Third Suspect Arrested in Virginia in Connection with Goldsboro Double Murder
A third suspect connected to a double murder in Goldsboro has been arrested in Virginia.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 7, 2026 —
Authorities have announced the arrest of a third suspect in connection with a double murder that occurred in Goldsboro. The arrest took place in the state of Virginia, according to officials familiar with the case. The individual is alleged to be connected to the homicides that have been under investigation.
Details regarding the identity of the third suspect, the specific charges they face, or the exact timeline of events leading to their apprehension in Virginia were not immediately available. Law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation are expected to release further information as the legal process unfolds. The Goldsboro Police Department has been leading the investigation into the double murder.
The summary indicates that this arrest follows previous actions related to the case. Information regarding the first two suspects, including their identities, arrests, and any charges filed, was not provided in the summary. Similarly, the nature of the connection between the arrested suspect and the victims, or the double murder itself, remains unspecified. The location of the double murder was Goldsboro.
The circumstances surrounding the double murder, including when the victims were discovered and any potential motives, are also not detailed in the available information. The summary does not specify how long the suspect had been in Virginia or the nature of the cooperation between law enforcement agencies in different jurisdictions. Further updates are anticipated as the investigation progresses and extradition processes are potentially initiated.
Story summarized from the original created by Matthew Sockol on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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