Two Charged in Morganton Couple’s Murder Over Alleged Inheritance Dispute
A man and woman are accused of the murders of a Morganton couple, Raheim and Carla Murray, reportedly over a $75,000 inheritance. Human remains were discovered in Benfield Park, leading to the arrest of Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis, who…
Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2026 —
Morganton Couple Found Deceased Amidst Inheritance Dispute
Authorities have arrested two individuals, Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis, in connection with the deaths of a Morganton couple, Raheim and Carla Murray. The alleged motive for the murders centers around a reported $75,000 inheritance.
The investigation began with the discovery of human remains in Benfield Park. Law enforcement officials subsequently identified Propst and Lewis as suspects in the deaths of the Murrays.
According to reports, Propst and Lewis are accused of killing Raheim and Carla Murray while they slept. The suspects allegedly then attempted to conceal the crime following the deaths.
Further details regarding the timeline of the events, specific locations of the alleged murders within the Murrays’ residence, and the methods used to conceal the crime have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The exact amount of the inheritance involved was reported as $75,000.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released information about potential charges beyond those related to the alleged murders and concealment of the crime. The names of the contractors involved in the discovery of the remains or any subsequent forensic work were not provided.
Information concerning the permit status for any relevant activities, inspection outcomes, or specific code violations related to the alleged concealment efforts was not made available. The fine amounts, if any, associated with these actions have also not been disclosed.
The circumstances surrounding the discovery of the human remains in Benfield Park and the subsequent arrests are being further investigated by law enforcement. What happened next in the investigation, including potential court dates or further charges, is pending the progression of the legal process.
Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Chrisman on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
