Suspect arrested for weekend homicide in western North Carolina

MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) – North Carolina officials have charged a suspect with a weekend murder in Marble.

Erick Lowe’s body was found in his home early Saturday on High Falls Road.

Investigators identified Hayden Drake Norris from Andrews as a suspect later in the day.

Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “We thank Cherokee County Emergency Service, Cherokee County Emergency Communications and the North Caroling State Bureau of Investigation on the invaluable assistance. The investigation is ongoing, and we ask that anyone that may have information pertaining to this case please call the Tip Line and leave your name and number and an investigator will get back with you.”