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Teen Arrested in NC Triple Homicide | Wilmington News
An 18-year-old, Eric Lamont Martin Jr., is facing triple murder charges after three teens were killed in North Carolina just 11 days apart—victims from Columbus County and Whiteville. Arrested on July 4th thanks to a tip and a multi-agency manhunt involving drones and K-9 units, Martin remains jailed without bond with a court date July 21. A co-conspirator, Isaiah Cooper, arrested July 1st for aiding his escape, is out on a $250K bond and appears July 8. Law enforcement credits the community for helping bring justice, while families mourn devastating losses. The case remains active with more…
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