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Richard McJoe

Case from Severn, NC dated Jan 02, 2017

Victim Details

Richard McJoe

Male

Severn

NC

2017-01-02

19

Richard

McJoe

07/04/2026

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On January 2, 2017, Richard McJoe, a 19-year-old male from Severn, NC, was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound at the residence of 57-year-old Robert Sears in Pendleton, North Carolina. The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 3:46 a.m. to respond to the location. Upon arrival, deputies discovered McJoe deceased inside the residence of Sears. The initial report indicated that McJoe died from a gunshot wound.

Robert Sears was quickly identified as the suspect in t ...
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  • WTKR.com: Northampton County Sheriff’s Office make arrest in homicide case
  • Richard McJoe, age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    it’s my understand Robert... ...Read More
    05/12/2026

    Does anyone know more about the "gathering" at Robert Sears' house that night? It's been mentioned t... ...Read More
    07/28/2024
    I've been following the case of Richard McJoe's tragic death, and one thing that puzzles me is the l... ...Read More
    08/21/2023
    I keep thinking about why Richard McJoe was at Robert Sears' house that night. It's just so puzzling... ...Read More
    05/06/2023
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