Veronica Blaine Hilton Jester, a 26-year-old woman from Pink Hill, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on the evening of August 6, 2018. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at a residence located at 2059 NC 241 Hwy. South, just outside Pink Hill. Deputies from the Duplin County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found Veronica Jester with a fatal gunshot wound to the head behind the home.
The suspect, Asunsion Martinez, a 29-year-old man, was present at the scene when
deputies arrived. He was immediately apprehended and charged with an open count of murder. Martinez was taken into custody and held without bond at the Duplin County Detention Center. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Veronica Jester's death is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and information related to the case.
Veronica Jester's death has left the community in shock and mourning. The details of the case, including any potential motives or additional suspects, have not been fully disclosed by law enforcement. As the investigation progresses, more information may become available, shedding light on the tragic events that led to the untimely death of this young woman.
