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NASHVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Nash County Sheriff’s Office helped the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and Lumberton Police Department make an arrest in connection with the murder of a missing woman.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation began on June 3 after 68-year-old Nancy Ellen Lowery of Lumberton was reported missing by her family.
The investigation led Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and Lumberton Police Department detectives to an area near 7th Street Road and John Henry Lee Road, where Lowery was found dead. As the investigation progressed, detectives also found Lowery’s car near a cemetery on Highway 41 north and Moore’s Lane in Lumberton.
According to the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, the car was burned.
Detectives identified 37-year-old Anthony Ray McDonald of Lubmerton as the suspect, the sheriff’s office said. McDonald was arrested at his home after taking investigators on a brief foot chase.
McDonald is being charged with first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, larceny of a motor vehicle, arson, and altering, destroying or stealing evidence.
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The Nash County Sheriff’s Office said McDonald is being held at the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office without bond.
“Nancy Lowery did not deserve to lose her life in such a tragic and senseless manner,” Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said. “On behalf of the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of Nancy Lowery during this difficult time.”
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Divisions helped with the investigation in Lowery’s death.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is still ongoing, with anyone who may have information being asked to call the sheriff’s office at 910-671-3100.
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