UPDATE: A 78-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following a shocking discovery in Davidson County, North Carolina. Authorities found the bodies of two family members in his home on Raye Drive on Friday, prompting an urgent investigation.
Deputies from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the residence after a family member reported receiving a text message from Stephen Hicks, indicating he had harmed family members inside. Upon arrival, deputies conducted a welfare check and discovered a horrific crime scene.
Inside the home, deputies found Hicks with minor self-inflicted injuries alongside the deceased victims: 76-year-old June Hicks and 45-year-old Stephen Eric Hicks. The situation escalated quickly, resulting in Hicks being arrested and charged with murder.
Hicks made his first court appearance on Monday, appearing in a jumpsuit and handcuffs. During the hearing, he quietly requested a public defender. The prosecutor revealed that Hicks is believed to have confessed to the crimes, leading to a request for no bond due to the violent nature of the double murder.
Hicks will remain in custody at the Davidson County Jail without bond, with his next court hearing scheduled for November 3. This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about the circumstances leading to this violent act.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office continues to look into the details surrounding this case, emphasizing the importance of community awareness in preventing such tragedies.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
