Crime
Victims found dead inside Melinda Road home near Pembroke identified
PEMBROKE, N.C. — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the deaths of three individuals discovered early Sunday morning in Pembroke.
According to authorities, deputies were dispatched at approximately 6:39 a.m. on March 22, 2026, to a residence located at 1141 Melinda Road following a report of deceased individuals inside a camper.
Upon arrival, deputies initially located two individuals deceased within the camper.
During a subsequent search, a third individual was also found deceased inside the same structure.
The victims have been identified as:
- Triston Goins, 28, of Maxton
- Howard Dean Jones, 51, of Lumberton
- Ashley N. Jacobs, 35, of Pembroke
Officials stated that all three individuals will be transported to the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins emphasized that this incident is not believed to be connected to the recent death of Jame P. Lowery, 51, who was found deceased on March 9 in Pembroke.
Preliminary findings in that case indicate the death was not the result of a homicide, though toxicology results remain pending.
The investigation remains ongoing, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3170 or via email at sheriff.wilkins@robesoncountysonc.gov.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.