Selby Gene Outland, a 47-year-old man from Wilson, NC, tragically lost his life on December 24, 2016. He was found dead in his home on Banks Lane, alongside three other victims: Tammy Lynette Pearce , Paul Shane Pearce , and Dominique Nicole Privette . The incident was reported to have occurred late on Christmas Eve, with witnesses in the neighborhood reporting hearing shots around 1 a.m. The victims were discovered the following day by a family member who had gone to check on them.
The investigation into the quadruple homicide revealed that the killings were likely tied to a drug deal gone wrong. Dereck Eugene Harris, a Wilson resident, was initially charged with the murders. However, charges against Harris were dropped in February 2020 due to witnesses changing their statements, avoiding subpoenas, and not showing up for court. The case remains unsolved, and the families of the victims continue to wait for justice.
The loss of Selby Gene Outland and the other victims has left a lasting impact on their families and the community. Lois Pearce, the mother of Tammy Pearce and grandmother of Paul Pearce, has been vocal about her desire for the case to be solved and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Despite the passage of time, the families remain hopeful that new evidence will emerge to provide closure and hold the responsible parties accountable.
The tragic events of that Christmas Eve have not been forgotten, and the community continues to support the victims' families in their quest for justice. The unsolved nature of the case serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and the need for continued efforts to solve such heinous crimes.
