Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Athalia Crayton death by force case profile photo

Athalia Athena Crayton

Case from High-point, NC dated Jan 07, 2023

Victim Details

Athalia Athena Crayton

Female

Black / African American

High-point

NC

2023-01-07

46

Athalia

Athena Crayton

06/29/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On January 7, 2023, in High Point, North Carolina, 46-year-old Athalia Athena Crayton was tragically killed in a murder-suicide perpetrated by her husband, 45-year-old Robert J. Crayton Jr. The incident also claimed the lives of their three children: 18-year-old Kasin, 16-year-old Nyla, and 10-year-old Nasir. Two other individuals, aged 22 and 25, managed to escape the residence and sought help from neighbors.

Athalia, affectionately known as "Art," was a Jamaican-American born to pare ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Athalia Athena Crayton, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Queen City News: ‘We may never know why’; family dead in High Point murder-suicide, police say
  • https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article270894702.html
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I cannot stop thinking about Athalia's incredible life journey and how much she accomplished. It's d... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact that Athalia's life had on her community. It's so evident ... ...Read More
    07/08/2023
    I’ve been reading about the Crayton family tragedy and something that keeps echoing in my mind is ... ...Read More
    03/26/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Athalia Athena Crayton

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from High-point, North-carolina

    Jasmine Maria Lewis death by force case in High-point, NC

    Jasmine Maria Lewis

    Death: Oct 12, 2020
    On October 12, 2020, 29-year-old Jasmine Maria Lewis, a woman from High Point, NC, tragically lost h ...Read More
    Nasir Crayton death by force case in High-point, NC

    Nasir Crayton

    Death: Jan 07, 2023
    On January 7, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in High Point, North Carolina, resulting in the death t ...Read More
    Blanca Cadavid death by force case in High-point, NC

    Blanca Cadavid

    Death: Feb 04, 2021
    Blanca E. Cadavid, a 35-year-old woman from High Point, NC, was found dead inside her home on Februa u ...Read More
    Brooklyn Williams death by force case in High-point, NC

    Brooklyn Williams

    Death: Sep 01, 2020
    Brooklyn Shewnee Williams, a 23-year-old woman from High Point, North Carolina, tragically lost her r ...Read More
    Nyla Athena Joyce Crayton death by force case in High-point, NC

    Nyla Athena Joyce Crayton

    Death: Jan 07, 2023
    On January 7, 2023, in High Point, North Carolina, 16-year-old Nyla Athena Joyce Crayton tragically y ...Read More
    Valri Baker death by force case in High-point, NC

    Valri Baker

    Death: Apr 19, 2004
    Valri Baker, a 22-year-old woman from High Point, NC, tragically lost her life on April 19, 2004. Th T ...Read More