Dean Milton Varian, a 31-year-old male from Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically passed away on June 26, 2021. Dean was born on November 22, 1989, in Boston, Massachusetts, and moved to North Carolina with his family at the age of three. He attended Central Piedmont Community College and graduated with a degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. At the time of his death, he was employed as an optical consultant.
Dean was known for his sweet and compassionate nature, his love for animals, and his strong relationships with family and friends.
Dean Varian was shot and killed in a hotel room on June 26, 2021, in Charlotte, NC. The incident occurred at a hotel located on Westpark Drive. Authorities responded to a report of a gunshot and found Dean with a gunshot wound. Despite first aid efforts and transportation to a hospital, Dean was pronounced deceased. The investigation led to the arrest of three suspects: Alicia Thrower, 25, Kheelen Stockdale, 21, and a 16-year-old juvenile. All three suspects were charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The juvenile suspect was transferred to a juvenile detention center.
The case of Dean Varian's murder is part of a broader pattern of violence in Charlotte, NC, during that period. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward. Dean's family and friends continue to mourn his loss and remember him for his kindness, humor, and love for life.
