Jeffrey David Lowe, a 37-year-old Caucasian male from Whiteville, NC, tragically lost his life on June 9, 2015. Lowe was shot and killed while attempting to repossess a vehicle near Whiteville. The incident occurred early in the morning at a home on the 1400 block of Sunset Terrace Road. According to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office, Lowe died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation into Lowe's death led to the arrest of two suspects: 51-year-old William Roy
Kohler Jr. and his 18-year-old son, William Roy Kohler III. Both individuals were charged with murder and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. The father and son were denied bail following their arrest.
Lowe's death was a significant loss to his community. He was known for his work as an operator of Top Notch Towing and was a resident of Orrum, NC. His untimely death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. The legal proceedings surrounding the case continued as the community sought justice for Lowe's tragic death.
