Doris Hampton Leach, a 72-year-old woman from Greensboro, NC, tragically lost her life on September 1, 2015. She was shot in her home on Huffine Mill Road during a robbery attempt. Despite efforts to save her, Leach succumbed to her injuries six days later, on September 7, 2015.
The investigation into her death led to multiple arrests. Initially, Jeffery Bernard Cobb, 29, and Tyriq Christopher McCain, 16, both of Greensboro, were arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, attempted
robbery with a dangerous weapon, and first-degree murder. Forensic evidence, including ballistics results, linked them to the crime. Cobb and McCain were confined in the Guilford County Jail without bond.
As the investigation progressed, two additional suspects, Keosha Quanvette Gattis, 31, from Graham, and Takwan Dequinten Luster, 26, both of Greensboro, were arrested and charged with the same crimes. Luster, who was also shot during the incident, was recovering in the hospital under guard. The arrests brought the total number of suspects charged with Leach's murder to four.
The case drew significant attention in Greensboro, with law enforcement working diligently to bring those responsible to justice. The community mourned the loss of Leach, who was remembered fondly by those who knew her.
In summary, Doris Hampton Leach, a 72-year-old woman, was fatally shot during a robbery attempt at her home in Greensboro, NC. The investigation led to the arrest and charging of four individuals with first-degree murder, burglary, and attempted robbery. The case remains a poignant reminder of the impact of violent crime on individuals and communities.
