Jimmy "Brianna" Stamey, a 22-year-old woman from Morganton, NC, tragically lost her life on June 7, 2018. Born on May 3, 1996, in Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of Abraham William Stamey and Elisabeth "Lisa" Carol Stroupe Braswell. Brianna was a loving mother to her baby boy and was cherished by all who knew her.
The circumstances surrounding Brianna's death were part of a larger, tragic event.
On June 8, 2018, authorities were called to a home on Enola Road in Morganton, where they discovered the bodies of three individuals: 22-year-old Jimmy "Brianna" Stamey, 57-year-old Pamela "Renee" Ward, and 23-year-old Trae Montana Ward. Brianna was found deceased in a car outside the residence, while Pamela and Trae Ward were found inside the home. A 1-year-old child was also found inside the house, unharmed.
The investigation into the deaths revealed that Kenneth Douglas Powell, a 61-year-old man from Morganton, was a person of interest in the case. Powell was believed to have known the victims, as he had dated Renee Ward for a couple of years. Authorities discovered Powell's decomposed body about a mile away from his apartment, with a gun found near the body. Ballistics evidence regarding the weapon was still pending at the time.
The tragic deaths of Brianna Stamey, Pamela Ward, and Trae Ward left the community in shock and mourning. The investigation into the circumstances of their deaths continued, with authorities seeking answers and justice for the victims.
