Tiffany Draughon, a 48-year-old woman from Washington, NC, tragically died on November 22, 2014. Tiffany Draughon and her husband, Dr. Johnson Pruett Draughon Jr., were found dead in their home on Gallberry Road. Both victims died from gunshot wounds. The couple had been married for two years. Tiffany Draughon was a graduate of Washington High School and Beaufort County Community College. She was the president of Tiffany Health Care and Everett Investment Properties. Tiffany Draughon was an avid animal lover who enjoyed scuba diving and traveling.
The investigation into the deaths of Tiffany Draughon and Dr. Johnson Pruett Draughon Jr. revealed that there was no sign of a break-in or struggle at their home. A .380 handgun was recovered at the scene, and evidence indicated that the weapon had been fired. However, it was unclear whether the weapon belonged to either of the deceased. The authorities did not collect evidence suggesting the involvement of a third party in the deaths. The investigation was ongoing, and the authorities were working with the medical examiner's office to analyze the evidence.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office identified the couple and confirmed that both had died from gunshot wounds. Major Kenneth Watson, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, stated that evidence found at the scene indicated that Mr. Draughon's wounds might have been self-inflicted. The authorities did not believe that the public was in any danger. The investigation continued, and the authorities were looking into the purchase history of the handgun found at the scene.
