Sean Phillip Wilson, a 36-year-old male, passed away on February 28, 2020, in Asheville, North Carolina. Sean, who was born in 1983, grew up in Akron, Ohio, and attended Archbishop Hoban High School before graduating from St. Paul's Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. He later earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design from the University of Akron. Sean was known for his entrepreneurial drive, athletic talent, and generous spirit.
He was involved in various business ventures, including sustainable agriculture, medical marijuana, CBD products, and graphic design. Sean also worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia on a community gardening project. He leaves behind his daughter, Clover Jane Wilson, born on February 6, 2017, in Wigan, United Kingdom, as well as his parents, John Wilson and Patricia Pacenta, and his brother, Kevin Wilson.
On the evening of February 28, 2020, Sean Phillip Wilson and 25-year-old Marilyn Jean Davis were found dead in Wilson's living room on Mulberry Street in Woodfin, North Carolina. Both victims had suffered gunshot wounds to the head. The discovery was made after a welfare check was requested for Davis, who had been reported missing earlier that day. When officers arrived at Wilson's home, they initially received no response. However, upon returning later that evening, they observed a person lying on the floor inside the house. Upon entry, they found both Wilson and Davis deceased. The Woodfin Police Department declared the incident an isolated case and stated that there was no danger to the public. At the time, investigators were not looking for any other suspects.
