Raymond David Andrews, a 22-year-old male from New Bern, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on June 18, 2014, in Havelock, NC. Andrews, who was known for his involvement with the Nightmare Factory, a haunted house attraction, died from a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Nightmare Factory, where Andrews and a friend were discussing and handling firearms. According to reports, Andrews was initially handling an unloaded gun, which was later loaded by his friend. Unaware that the gun was now loaded, Andrews jokingly held the weapon to his head and pulled the trigger, resulting in his fatal injury.
The Havelock Police Department responded to the scene and found Andrews with a single gunshot wound to the head. Despite efforts by Havelock Fire/EMS paramedics to revive him, Andrews was pronounced dead at the scene. The police investigation concluded that the shooting was accidental, and no charges were filed against the friend who had loaded the gun.
Friends and colleagues of Andrews described him as a remarkable individual who loved to joke and laugh. He was known for his performances as "The Doctor" or "Diddles the Clown" during the Nightmare Factory's season. In the wake of his death, a memorial was held at the Nightmare Factory, where friends left messages on the walls and lit candles in his memory. The incident has been a significant emotional burden on those who knew him, and they plan to memorialize Andrews in the haunted house's theme for that year.
There were no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Andrews' death, as it was determined to be an accidental shooting. The case did not involve any murder or law cases, and the investigation by the Havelock Police Department concluded without any criminal charges.
