Covair Devon Frost, a 25-year-old African American male from New Bern, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on April 20, 2015. Covair was a standout athlete during his high school years, excelling in basketball and football. He graduated from Jones Senior High School in 2009 and later attended Craven Community College, where he earned a degree as a barber.
Covair was known for his dedication to his family, including his daughter Kailey Frost and his stepson and stepdaughters.
On the night of April 20, 2015, Covair Frost was shot six times as he stepped outside his girlfriend’s apartment in the Craven Terrace community. The investigation revealed that Quentin Thigpen, a 22-year-old African American male from New Bern, was the shooter. Thigpen was identified at the scene and captured by the New Bern Police Department within minutes while attempting to flee. He was found in possession of a .40 caliber handgun. During a videotaped interview, Thigpen tried to conceal evidence of gunshot residue on his hands by spitting on them and wiping them on his shirt, but forensic testing later confirmed the presence of residue on his clothing.
The motive behind the murder was linked to a concert organized by Damien Brown, a convicted drug dealer. Days before the incident, Covair Frost had attended the concert and was involved in a fight with an associate of Brown’s. Following the altercation, Brown offered $2,500 to anyone who could "lay hands" on Frost, which was interpreted as a contract to kill him. Thigpen accepted the offer and carried out the murder.
Quentin Thigpen pled guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 23-29.5 years in prison. He was also ordered to pay for Covair Frost's funeral expenses. The judge recommended that Thigpen receive vocational training while in prison and be placed in a special gang identification program to address his gang affiliations. Damien Brown was charged, tried, and convicted in federal court for offenses involving drugs and guns, and he is awaiting sentencing.
Covair Frost's death was a devastating loss for his family and the community. His funeral was held on April 26, 2015, at the Northwest "A" Free Will Baptist Association Conference Tabernacle in Trenton, North Carolina, and he was laid to rest in the White Oak Cemetery in Maysville. Covair's legacy lives on through his family and the memories of those who knew and loved him.
