Leann Bryant believes human remains found last week behind a vacant beauty salon are those of her friend Gary Joe Youngblood.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department will be allowed to include the cases of Shonda Stansbury and James “Peanut” Woodley in a special FBI repository it believes will provide more resources into solving the woman's 2006 disappearance and the teenager's 1998 murder.
Roanoke Rapids police are hoping a reward fund announcement by Governor McCrory's office will generate new leads in the Shonda Stansbury case.
Law enforcement pledged support and cooperation today to help intensify the search for six missing people in Halifax and Northampton counties.
Some choked back tears. Some told anecdotes. All believe their missing loved ones deserve to come home.
For two Halifax County families coping with the pain of missing loved ones, the mission is keeping their names in the public eye.
As law enforcement continues its search for clues into the disappearance Amy Bridgeman, a group of friends and concerned supporters plan a purple balloon release in recognition of her and Shonda Stansbury.
James Bridgeman tried to speak, but could only manage, “I just,” while choking back tears.