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On October 21, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Pecan Grove Circle in La Grange, North Carolina, following reports of a possible cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of 32-year-old Xavier Shamael Branch, known affectionately as "BigZay." The circumstances of his death led authorities to initiate a homicide investigation.
Xavier was a well-known barber in the community, celebrated for his skill ...Read More
Xavier was a well-known barber in the community, celebrated for his skill ...Read More
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Xavier S. Branch
Male
Black / African American
La-grange
NC
2024-10-21
32
Xavier
S. Branch
11/06/2025






