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Abercromby Street

Coverage of Abercromby Street in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 1 · 01:46 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 18:32 UTC
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Derrick Randall Jr.person2Brandi Merrickperson2Charlotteplace1Mecklenburg Countyplace1Catawba Countyplace1Houldsworth Driveplace1Hudson Chapel Roadplace1DNA evidencetopic1forensic evidencetopic1domestic violencetopic1Charlotte-Mecklenburg policeorganization1Harrisburgplace1first-degree murdertopic1
Recent coverage
  • CRIMEAug 3 · 18:32 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    DNA, forensic evidence tie man to missing ex’s killing, affidavit says

    Derrick Randall Jr. has been charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Brandi Merrick, with DNA and forensic evidence linking him to her death. Blood matching Merrick's DNA was found in Randall's garage, and items like gloves and a ratchet strap with her DNA were discovered near a potential grave site. Surveillance and phone records tracked Randall's movements to a wooded area where investigators found tire tracks and a depression but no body.

  • CRIMEAug 1 · 01:46 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Man charged with murder weeks after mother of 3 went missing, Charlotte police say

    Brandi Merrick, a 37-year-old mother of three, went missing in early June after visiting her ex-boyfriend’s house. Derrick Randall Jr., 36, was charged with her first-degree murder on July 31, with police investigating a home in east Charlotte. Merrick’s body has not been located despite ongoing efforts.