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Trae Ward

Case from Morganton, NC dated Jun 08, 2018

Victim Details

Trae Ward

Male

White / Caucasian

Morganton

NC

2018-06-08

23

Trae

Ward

07/10/2026

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Trae Montana Ward, a 23-year-old male from Morganton, North Carolina, tragically passed away on June 8, 2018. Trae was born on June 1, 1995, in Burke County, North Carolina. He was a member of the Connelly Springs Freewill Baptist Church and worked at Saft in Valdese. Trae was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Renee Ward, and his girlfriend, Brianna Stamey. He is survived by his son, Carson Stamey, his father, Tracy Ward, his brother, Randy Ward, and his paternal grandparents, Terry and Ni ...
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  • WCNC: Deputies identify 3 people found dead in Burke Co., search continues for person of interest
  • WLOS: 3 dead at Morganton home where 2-year-old was found safe
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