Donald Lewis Jackson, a 63-year-old man from Tar Heel, North Carolina, passed away on June 9, 2022, at his residence. Born on November 5, 1958, in Robeson County, NC, Donald was the son of Asberry and Eula Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister named Pauline Barnes, and a brother named Allen Jackson. Donald is survived by his two sisters, Francis Blount and Lula Pait, and three brothers, Lawrence Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, and Berry Jackson, along with several other relatives
and friends.
The circumstances surrounding Donald Jackson's death led to a significant investigation. Authorities were called to perform a welfare check at his residence on Purdie Church Road in Tar Heel on the evening of June 9, 2022. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Donald deceased. This prompted a search for a suspect, David Earl Wilkins, who was believed to be involved in the incident. Wilkins was apprehended the following day after a 24-hour manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
David Earl Wilkins was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Donald Jackson's death. He was taken into custody without bond and is currently being held at the Bladen County Jail. The collaboration between the sheriff’s offices of Bladen, Robeson, and Cumberland counties was crucial in capturing Wilkins and bringing him to justice.
The investigation into Donald Jackson's death continues as authorities work to gather more information and build a case against the suspect. The community has been deeply affected by this tragic event, and law enforcement remains committed to ensuring justice for Donald and his family.
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