Two Arrested in Connection with Double Homicide in Burke County
A man and woman, Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis, both 36, have been arrested and charged with two counts each of first-degree murder and felony conspiracy. The charges stem from the discovery of two sets of human remains along a…
Charlotte, NC, July 26, 2026 —
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – Two individuals, Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis, both 36 years old, have been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery of two sets of human remains found along a nature trail in Burke County, North Carolina. The charges filed against Propst and Lewis include two counts each of first-degree murder and felony conspiracy.
The grim discovery was made on or around July 25. Authorities identified one of the victims as 31-year-old Raheim Murray. The identity of the second victim has not yet been released by law enforcement.
Burke County is situated approximately 80 miles west of Charlotte. Further details regarding the circumstances of the arrests, the relationship between the victims and the accused, and the specific timeline of events leading to the discovery have not been provided.
The investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not released information regarding any potential motives or additional suspects at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Alianna Kendall-Brooks on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
