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Tyler Gilbert

Case from Maple-hill, NC dated May 18, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Tyler Gilbert

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Maple-hill

State

NC

Date Of Death

2016-05-18

Age At Death

16

First Name

Tyler

Last Name

Gilbert

Last Updated

07/16/2026

Case Description

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Tyler Gilbert, a 16-year-old African-American male, was tragically found dead on May 18, 2016, in Maple Hill, North Carolina. Tyler, along with his 19-year-old brother Deandre Gilbert, had been reported missing since May 15, 2016. Their bodies were discovered in a rural area of Onslow County, near a dirt road. The Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Tyler died from a gunshot wound to the head. Deandre's autopsy results were pending at the time of the report.

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https://www.witn.com: Man gets consecutive life sentences for killing Onslow County brothers

wncn.com: Tyler Gilbert, age 16

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Forum Posts (3)

Did anyone else notice the strange coincidence with the location of the bodies found? It's unsettlin... ...Read More
09/24/2024

Has anyone else looked into the details of the burned car? I can't shake the feeling there's more to... ...Read More
10/18/2023

Hi everyone,
Something that's been on my mind about Tyler and Deandre’s case is the location wh... ...Read More
09/08/2023

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