Anthony Bethea, a 41-year-old African American man from Fairmont, North Carolina, was found dead on September 26, 2018. His body was discovered in a ditch on Atkinson Road in the Fairmont community of Robeson County. According to his wife, Glenda Bethea, Anthony was a family man who loved his children and was last seen cooking for his daughter just an hour before his death.
The discovery of his body was a shock to his family and the community, who have since been seeking justice for his untimely demise.
The investigation into Anthony Bethea's death has been fraught with frustration and unanswered questions. Glenda Bethea has expressed her dissatisfaction with the efforts of the investigators, feeling that they are not doing enough to solve the case. She, along with other family members and community members, have been vocal about their desire for justice and have sought support from the Stop the Violence program in Fairmont. Despite their efforts, the investigation has been slow, with limited information being released to protect the integrity of the case.
In the course of the investigation, Steltson O’Bryan Davis, a 30-year-old man, was identified as a suspect in the shooting death of Anthony Bethea. Davis was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was later arrested in Pennsylvania, bringing some hope to the Bethea family and the community that justice might be served. The arrest of Davis marked a significant development in the case, but the legal proceedings and the quest for justice continue as the community awaits further updates on the case.
