On November 25, 2021, Kathy Pitts Smith, a 58-year-old woman, was found dead in her home in Stanley, North Carolina. The Gaston County Police responded to a call about a shooting at the 2300 block of Stanley-Lucia Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered Kathy Smith with a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day, adding a somber note to the holiday for the local community.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Daniel James Moxley, a 48-year-old neighbor of Kathy Smith. Moxley was detained at the scene and subsequently charged with first-degree murder. According to authorities, Moxley and Smith were neighbors, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Moxley is currently being held in Gaston County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the tragic nature of the crime and the fact that it occurred on a day typically associated with family and gratitude. The Gaston County Police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation. The community remains in shock as they await further developments in the case.
