ZyKeah James, a 24-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot and killed on April 11, 2018, in Robersonville, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. at an apartment on Southeast Railroad Street. When the police arrived, they found ZyKeah James already deceased. The Robersonville Police Chief, Phillip Lee, confirmed the details of the shooting but did not initially disclose any information about potential suspects.
The investigation into ZyKeah James's death
continued, and it was later revealed that Jarius Matthewson was arrested and charged with her murder. Matthewson faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, and possession with intent to sell cocaine. He was apprehended by NC SBI agents and Kinston Police and was held in the Bertie County Detention Center without bond.
ZyKeah James's family and friends were devastated by her untimely death. Her mother, Sondra James, expressed her shock and grief, describing ZyKeah as a fun-loving person who got along with everyone. The family gathered at Sondra James's home to offer support and comfort during this difficult time. Sondra and her sister, Cassandra James, believed that the person responsible for ZyKeah's death knew her and hoped that justice would be served.
The community of Robersonville mourned the loss of ZyKeah James and sought answers to the senseless violence that took her life. The investigation into her murder highlighted the impact of such tragedies on families and communities, as they grappled with the loss of a loved one and the pursuit of justice.
