Barry Mark Poindexter, a 53-year-old man from Holly Ridge, North Carolina, tragically died on December 26, 2014. Barry was born on December 4, 1961, in Lee County, North Carolina, to Glenn Poindexter and Joyce Griffin Thomas. He was employed by Performance Fibers and is survived by his wife, Sherry Ann Goodwin Poindexter, two step-sons, a brother, and his parents.
The circumstances surrounding Barry's death were quite distressing.
On the night of December 26, 2014, after an argument over money, Sherry Poindexter shot her husband twice. Following the shooting, she withdrew nearly $30,000 from their joint bank account and set their master bedroom on fire. Sherry then drove to the police department and called 911 to report the incident. She later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
The court sentenced Sherry Poindexter to a minimum of 22 years and a maximum of 27 years in prison. During her time in prison, she will undergo a psychological evaluation. The victim's family expressed relief that Sherry accepted the plea deal, as it brought some closure to the tragic event.
Barry Poindexter's death was a result of domestic violence, and the legal proceedings that followed highlighted the severe consequences of such actions. The case also underscored the importance of mental health support and the impact of financial stress on relationships.
