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Mary Lou Black

Death by Force
Case Description
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Mary Lou Black, an 86-year-old woman from Aberdeen, NC, was tragically killed on July 9, 2021. She and her husband, D.P. Black, 91, were found shot to death in their home on Roseland Road during a welfare check. The couple was well-known and respected in their community, with D.P. Black being a successful businessman and property owner. Mary Lou Black was known for her generosity and devotion to her church.

The investigation revealed that the motive behind the murders was likely robbery. ...Read More
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  • CBS17.com: Elderly Moore County couple was robbed, shot to death, sheriff says; 2 arrested
  • Sandhills Sentinel: DP-Black
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    Victim Details

    Mary Lou Black

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Aberdeen

    NC

    2021-07-09

    86

    Mary

    Lou Black

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently stumbled upon the details surrounding Mary Lou and D.P. Black's murder, and it's been wei... ...Read More
    12/18/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the loss of Mary Lou and D.P. Black. It's hard to understand how so... ...Read More
    09/30/2023
    Did anyone else catch the interview with Sheriff Ronnie Fields about the investigation into the murd... ...Read More
    04/23/2023
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