Crisoforo Escudero Victorino, a 41-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead in his home on Massey Street in Monroe, NC, on August 21, 2016. The police responded to a call around 2:10 a.m. and discovered Victorino with a gunshot wound to the head. The investigation revealed that he had been shot in his home early that morning. Detectives from the Monroe Police Department, along with the State Bureau of Investigation and the Union County District Attorney’s Office, worked tirelessly to gather
evidence and track down leads related to the case.
On September 8, 2016, Monroe Police arrested and charged five teenagers in connection with Victorino's murder. The suspects, identified as Jamarius Davon Burns , Robert Lee Ashcraft , Jaleel Nivens , Zaire Nakwon Funderburk , and Jemerik Q. Garmon , were charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree burglary, and felony conspiracy. All five suspects were held without bond in the Union County Jail. The arrests were the result of extensive efforts by law enforcement officers who dedicated countless hours to seeking justice for Victorino.
The Union County Crime Stoppers had previously offered a reward of up to $5,000 for any leads that would result in the arrest of the suspects involved in the shooting. The community's cooperation and the diligent work of the officers played a crucial role in bringing the suspects to justice. The case highlighted the importance of collaboration between various law enforcement agencies and the community in solving such heinous crimes.
