Evelyn M. Harvey, a 77-year-old woman from Swansboro, North Carolina, tragically passed away on April 5, 2018. She was a resident of The Villas at Megan's Bay in Cedar Point. Evelyn Harvey's death was the result of a single gunshot wound to the head. The .357 caliber revolver used in the homicide was later recovered from the water near the Swansboro-Cedar Point bridge.
The investigation into Evelyn Harvey's death revealed that her daughter, April L. Harvey, 56, was arrested and charged with murder. According to reports, the motive behind the crime was a recent family dispute involving financial issues. April Harvey made the initial 911 call to report the incident and was cooperative with investigators throughout the process. She was held in the Carteret County Jail under no bond and was scheduled for a court appearance on April 9, 2018.
The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the familial relationship between the victim and the suspect. The Carteret County Sheriff's Office and Onslow County Sheriff’s Office worked together to investigate the incident and gather evidence. The tragic event highlighted the devastating impact of family disputes and the importance of addressing underlying issues before they escalate to such a tragic outcome.
Evelyn Harvey's death serves as a somber reminder of the potential consequences of unresolved conflicts within families. The legal proceedings against April Harvey continued as the community sought justice for Evelyn Harvey's untimely death.
