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Erica Thomas

Case from Waxhaw, NC dated Mar 06, 2022

Victim Details

Erica Thomas

Female

White / Caucasian

Waxhaw

NC

2022-03-06

38

Erica

Thomas

07/17/2026

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Erica Thomas, a 38-year-old woman from Waxhaw, NC, tragically lost her life on March 6, 2022, in what has been determined to be a murder-suicide. The incident occurred around 6:00 PM at a residence on Collins Road, where deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, they found Erica Thomas deceased in the driveway from apparent gunshot wounds. Her ex-husband, 41-year-old Joshua D. Laney, was also found in the driveway with a single gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, La ...
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  • https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article259145823.html
  • https://www.wbtv.com: Deputies: Man dead after shooting and killing ex-wife in apparent murder-suicide in Union County
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