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Gary Skelton

Case from Tarboro, NC dated Sep 06, 2018

Victim Details

Gary Skelton

Male

White / Caucasian

Tarboro

NC

2018-09-06

70

Gary

Skelton

06/24/2026

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Gary Skelton, a 70-year-old white male, and his wife, Jackie Skelton, were found dead at their home in Leggett, North Carolina, on September 6, 2018. The couple had been shot to death on their property, a tragic end to their lives in the small town of Tarboro. Gary, a retired banker and the mayor of Leggett, and Jackie, a 66-year-old oncology nurse, were well-known and respected in their community. Their deaths shocked the town and led to an immediate investigation by the Edgecombe County Sherif ...
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  • WLOS: Second person charged with murder in death of NC mayor, wife
  • WSPA: Man accused of killing NC mayor and wife
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    Has anyone else considered the timeline when it comes to Keith Williams? It's so disturbing to think... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    Can we take a moment to remember the kind of people Gary and Jackie were? It's easy to get caught up... ...Read More
    10/25/2023
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