Miki Hatcher, a 23-year-old woman from Chocowinity, NC, was tragically killed on July 3, 2010. The incident occurred in the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, Richard Leon Armstead, who was 21 years old at the time. The couple had a history of continuous fighting, which escalated in the days leading up to the murder. On the evening of July 3, 2010, Armstead inflicted fatal wounds to Hatcher's head, leading to her untimely death. Following the incident, Armstead fled to an apartment in Greenville, where he was apprehended by police after a three-hour standoff.
Armstead was charged with the murder of Miki Hatcher and was placed in the Beaufort County jail. He had previous convictions for common-law robbery and wanton injury to personal property in Martin County and had been released from prison in April 2009 after serving an 11-month sentence. The couple had children together, adding to the tragedy of the situation.
The case garnered significant attention, and Armstead's arrest and subsequent legal proceedings were closely followed by the media. He was ultimately sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend and the mother of his two young children. The details of the case highlight the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues to prevent future tragedies.
