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Relative arrested for shooting an elderly couple in North Carolina in the head at point-blank range, killing them

Northampton County authorities have made an arrest in the tragic murders of Michael Powell, 72, and Carolyn Powell, 70, who were found shot dead outside their home near Gaston, NC. Authorities have charged 35-year-old Ryvaries Butcher, a relative and close neighbor, with two counts of first-degree murder and vehicle theft.

North Carolina deputies have made an arrest in connection to the deaths of Michael Powell, 72, and his wife Carolyn Powell, 70, who were found shot at close range outside their home on the night of November 7.

Michael and Carolyn Powell, an elderly couple from Northampton County, were tragically found shot outside their home on November 7.

The Discovery

At approximately 10:26 p.m. last Thursday, Northampton County deputies responded to a residence near Gaston, where they discovered the couple lying in the front yard near their driveway, both shot at point-blank range. According to investigators, the elderly couple had been fatally shot.

Michael and Carolyn Powell, an elderly couple from Northampton County, were tragically found shot outside their home on November 7.

Suspect Identified and Arrested

Law enforcement quickly identified a suspect in the case: 35-year-old Ryvaries Butcher, who is not only a close neighbor but also a relative of the Powells. Authorities allege that Butcher shot the couple before stealing their truck and fleeing the scene.

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Ryvaries Butcher, 35, appears in a recent booking photo released by the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office

Around 2:20 a.m. on Friday, November 8, officers located the stolen truck parked at a hotel in Roanoke Rapids. Approximately two hours later, at 4:25 a.m., Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and Roanoke Rapids Police Department, arrested Butcher without incident.

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Charges and Court Date

Butcher faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony larceny of a motor vehicle. He is currently held without bond on the murder charges, with a $35,000 secured bond for the vehicle theft. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 19.

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