Robert Wayne Tripp, a 27-year-old male from Dover, North Carolina, passed away on July 15, 2015. He was an avid fan of N.C. State and the Washington Redskins, enjoyed mechanic work, and loved mudding in his jeep. His favorite pastime was playing Xbox. Robert had a special place in his heart for the military and veterans. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert Earl and Clara J. Cannon. Survivors include his mother, Julia Cannon Tripp of Trenton; his wife, Jaclyn Tripp; his father, Dennis Tripp; his paternal grandfather, Dennis Albert Tripp of Jasper; and his uncle, Robert Earl Cannon, Jr. of Dover.
On July 15, 2015, Robert Wayne Tripp's body was discovered in an overgrown yard near a home in the 1200 block of Dover Fort Barnwell Road. The circumstances surrounding his death led to an investigation by local authorities. The investigation revealed that Robert Tripp had been the victim of a homicide. Deputies recovered his body and identified him as the deceased.
In connection to Robert Wayne Tripp's death, two suspects were arrested by investigators. The suspects were wanted in connection to the murder that took place on July 14, 2015. The details of the arrests, suspects, and any subsequent litigations or law cases related to the murder have not been extensively documented in the available sources. However, the investigation into Robert Tripp's death was a significant event in the Dover community, and the arrests of the suspects marked a crucial development in the case.
