Nezzie Carter-Moore, an 84-year-old African American woman from Durham, NC, tragically passed away on March 28, 2008, from injuries sustained in a shooting incident on New Year's Eve. Her husband, Warren Haywood Moore, 85, was charged with shooting her in the chest and face with a .38-caliber handgun at their Normandy Street home. Moore claimed that he shot Carter-Moore because she had been practicing voodoo and cast a spell on him.
Durham County prosecutors were considering upgrading
charges against Moore, who was initially charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. He was being held on a $50,000 bond at the Durham County Jail. The case drew significant attention due to the unusual nature of the husband's defense and the tragic circumstances surrounding Carter-Moore's death.
Carter-Moore was a respected guidance counselor in the Durham public school system for 36 years and was known for her dedication to helping students prepare for college and higher education. She was an active member of the Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Durham and participated in various church organizations and activities. Her death was mourned by many in the community who remembered her as a beacon of light for the students whose lives she touched.
The case against Moore continued to unfold as authorities investigated the circumstances of the shooting and considered the possibility of additional charges. The tragic incident highlighted issues of domestic violence and the impact of superstitions and cultural beliefs on personal relationships.
Carter-Moore's legacy lived on through the countless students she guided and the community she served, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew her.
