Crystal Dionne Cruz, a 32-year-old woman from Bladenboro, North Carolina, was found dead on October 13, 2015. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office reported that Cruz's body was discovered in a vehicle in the backyard of her residence. The investigation revealed that she lived with her fiancé, David Burney, and his son, Marquail Allen Burney.
Marquail Allen Burney, a 20-year-old man, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Crystal Dionne Cruz.
According to the authorities, David Burney reported Cruz missing late Tuesday night, and deputies were called to their home on Highway 41 West. Upon searching the property, deputies found Cruz's lifeless body in a vehicle in the backyard.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Marquail Burney had stolen a vehicle from a nearby business shortly after leaving the home. He was located by investigators at a retail store parking lot in Lumberton the following morning, and the stolen vehicle was recovered at the time of his arrest. Marquail Burney was held without bail in the Bladen County Jail, and the investigation continued with the coordination of the District Attorney's Office.
The case of Crystal Dionne Cruz's death involved multiple aspects, including the arrest of Marquail Burney, the ongoing investigation, and the collection of evidence. The authorities worked diligently to solve the case and bring justice to the victim and her family.
