Rebecca Rose Buckner, a 25-year-old woman from Nebo, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on January 18, 2008. Rebecca, a native of McDowell County, was the daughter of Steve Buckner of Nebo, NC, and Becky Wright of East Point, GA. She was also survived by her stepmother, Lynn Buckner of Marion, and her grandparents, James and Rose Buckner of Hogansville, GA.
Rebecca's untimely death left her family and community in mourning.
The investigation into Rebecca's death revealed a harrowing and tragic story. On the day of her death, Rebecca was murdered by her father, Stephen Monroe Buckner, who was 50 years old at the time. Stephen Buckner used a gun to commit the crime, which took place in Nebo, McDowell County. The case was particularly shocking due to the familial relationship between the victim and the perpetrator.
Stephen Buckner's actions did not stop with the murder of his daughter. He was also responsible for the deaths of two other individuals: 42-year-old Vicki Lynn Lowery and her 14-year-old daughter, Chelsea Nicole Gregory. The murders of these three women, including Rebecca, were part of a series of violent acts committed by Stephen Buckner. The community was left in shock and disbelief as the details of these heinous crimes emerged.
Following the murders, Stephen Buckner was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder. The legal proceedings that followed were closely watched by the community and the media. The case highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues within families and communities. The tragic loss of Rebecca Rose Buckner and the other victims serves as a somber reminder of the need for vigilance and support for those affected by domestic violence.
