Cynthia Marie Lowery, a 35-year-old woman from Pembroke, North Carolina, tragically passed away on June 9, 2021, due to a gunshot wound. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, Skyler and Felicity Locklear, and was deeply cherished by her family and friends. Cynthia was known for her caring nature and her willingness to help others, even when she had little to give.
The investigation into Cynthia's death revealed that it was a result of domestic violence.
Michael Ray Locklear, a 37-year-old man from Wilmington, who was formerly of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the New Hanover Sheriff's Office, conducted a thorough investigation that took over a year to complete. Locklear was held without bond at the New Hanover County Detention Center.
The case highlighted the serious nature of domestic violence and the importance of thorough investigations in such matters. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins emphasized that the agency takes every death investigation seriously and that patience and attention to detail were crucial in solving this case. The community was deeply affected by Cynthia's death, and her memory continues to live on through the love and compassion she showed to those around her.
