News Summary
Authorities discovered a woman and her baby deceased in a motel room in north Charlotte. The deaths are being treated as a death investigation, with no evidence of criminal activity. Concerns are rising in the community following the grim finding, as reports indicated the victims may have been dead for weeks. Officials are seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation.
North Charlotte
A woman and her baby were discovered dead in a motel room at the Baymont by Wyndham on Equipment Drive in north Charlotte on Friday, June 6. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police (CMPD) were summoned to the scene around noon to provide assistance to Medic. Preliminary investigations have revealed that both victims have not yet been identified, and there is currently no evidence of criminal activity surrounding their deaths.
Officials suggest that the deceased may have been dead for several weeks before their bodies were found. Maintenance staff at the motel made the grim discovery after residents reported a foul odor in recent weeks. Neighbors also indicated that they had heard a baby crying periodically leading up to the tragic finding, raising concerns in the community.
Ongoing Investigation
A homicide unit was deployed to collect evidence, but CMPD is treating the case as a death investigation, and the inquiry remains in its early stages. Police are cautious about speculating on the causes of death at this time. Individuals with any relevant information about the events leading up to the deaths are encouraged to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers.
The Baymont by Wyndham was previously utilized by a nonprofit organization, Heal Charlotte, to provide temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Recently, the motel transitioned to a new program known as Heal Empower Love Protect (HELP). The housing director for HELP reported that the discovery of the bodies prompted further concern regarding the well-being of residents in the motel.
Background Information
The motel’s new operator, Cedric Dean, had previously offered former Heal Charlotte residents $1,000 to leave their accommodations. Despite this, several residents remained after being instructed to vacate, leading to worries about the presence of children in such a setting. The motel has also had a troubled past, including a shooting incident that occurred in April, raising additional safety concerns for the surrounding neighborhood.
As investigations proceed by the CMPD, the community remains on alert. Local authorities are emphasizing the importance of public input and are asking anyone with potentially valuable information to step forward in the hopes of uncovering further details about this unsettling incident.
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