Donwia Wayne Griffith, a 38-year-old male from Buckhead, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on October 15, 2016. Griffith was a victim of a violent home invasion that took place in his residence. The incident resulted in his untimely death, leaving behind a daughter and a grieving family.
The home invasion that led to Griffith's death was a meticulously planned robbery. Several individuals conspired to rob Griffith at his home.
During the course of the robbery, multiple shots were fired, resulting in Griffith being fatally struck. The suspects involved in this heinous crime were identified and subsequently arrested.
Among the suspects were Tamara Rashonia McKoy, a 30-year-old female, and Erin Victoria Pridgen, a 29-year-old female, both of whom were charged with first-degree murder and held without bond. Additionally, Africa Zachariah Shipman, a 35-year-old male, and Elijah Bruce Brown III, a 37-year-old male, were also implicated in the crime. Shipman was later apprehended by US Marshals at a relative's home in Las Vegas.
The investigation revealed that Gregory Skinner, a 38-year-old male, was also involved in the robbery. Skinner was injured during the incident and was dropped off at the emergency room entrance of Columbus County Regional Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspects' actions not only led to the death of Griffith but also resulted in the loss of one of their own.
The case garnered significant attention, and the suspects faced legal proceedings for their involvement in the crime. The arrests and subsequent charges brought some measure of justice to Griffith's family, who continued to mourn the loss of their loved one.
