On July 7, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina, 42-year-old Santavius McBride was found deceased in her home on Foxford Place, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The discovery was made around noon by one of her sons, who immediately contacted emergency services. Santavius was a mother to four boys.
Within an hour of the 911 call, her 23-year-old son, Marques McBride, approached officers at the Independence Division Patrol Office, expressing his desire to turn himself in for the
shooting. He was transported to the Law Enforcement Center in uptown Charlotte, where he confessed to the crime during an interview with homicide detectives. Marques was subsequently arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Investigations revealed that the tragic incident stemmed from ongoing discussions between Santavius and Marques regarding his unemployment. Living with his mother at the time, Marques became increasingly frustrated over these conversations. On the day of the incident, during another discussion about his lack of employment, Marques fatally shot his mother before fleeing the scene. Later that evening, he surrendered to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, confessing to the shooting.
On June 7, 2024, Marques pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mecklenburg County Court. He was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 300 to 372 months (25 to 31 years) by Judge Eady-Williams. This case underscores the devastating impact that familial conflicts can have when combined with access to firearms and unresolved personal issues.
