Erik Darnell Anderson, a 43-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Erik's passing was publicly announced by Colvin Funeral Home, and his obituary was published on various platforms. He was survived by his parents, Ronnie McFayden and Pearline Howard, his step-father Eugene Howard, his siblings, and his daughters, Euraja and Ekira Anderson.
Erik Darnell Anderson was murdered at the Motel 6 located at 3719 Bragg Blvd in
Fayetteville. The investigation into his death led to the arrest of Donald Edward Payne Jr., a 38-year-old African American male. Payne was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Erik's death. He was apprehended by members of the US Marshals Service at an apartment on Tiffany Court in Fayetteville and taken to the Cumberland County Detention Center, where he remains under no bond.
The Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit obtained warrants for Payne's arrest, and the case has been closely followed by local news outlets. The authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the investigation to contact Detective J. Olsen or Crimestoppers.
