Demetrius Marcellus Chisholm, a 27-year-old African American male from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead on June 26, 2016, near Crescent Woods Road off Highway 126 near Lake James in Burke County, Morganton, NC. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a possible body found in the area, and the victim was later identified as Chisholm. His mother described him as a polite young man and a great father to his twin children.
The circumstances surrounding Chisholm's death were initially unclear, but his mother speculated that it might have been related to the people he was hanging out with, though she did not provide further details. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation , launched a homicide investigation to determine the cause of death.
The investigation involved an autopsy to gather more information about the incident. The sheriff's office urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division or the Burke County Emergency Communications Center. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests or suspects were publicly identified at the time, and the case remained open as authorities continued to seek answers.
Chisholm's death left a significant impact on his family and friends, who remembered him fondly for his kind nature and the joy he brought into their lives. His legacy continues through his twin children and the memories shared by those who knew him.
