LUMBERTON — Two people were found dead inside a mobile home off Alamac Road on Tuesday in what investigators are saying was a murder-suicide. Howard Branch said that Laurie Wheeler, 30, of 89 Thomas Drive, and James Moore, 46, of 303 Lee Circle, were both found dead at about 4 p.m at Wheeler’s home, which is about five miles south of Lumberton. Branch said that the investigation is ongoing, but it appears that Moore shot Wheeler and then shot himself with a handgun that was found at the home. Branch said that Wheeler and Moore had been dating and neighbors told investigators that the two had had “domestic issues.”
Sheriff Kenneth Sealey said the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at about 4 p.m. Branch said Wheeler had three children who are now staying with the sister. I am just one person trying to make a difference I told my friend after she was murdered by her lover that this is what I would start to do and help the best way I can with her three boys. This matter does not to me get as much attention as it should. Many women are being domestically abused and nothing is being done about it. It could seem like something so little which could end into a deadly situation. What some women think is cute or think that their man “cares” could actually be signs to move on. Did you know 4 women every day in America are dying from domestic abuse? Did you know that mental illness, childhood abuse, genetics, and brain dysfunction can all be factors as why domestic violence is happening in the home? Victims of domestic violence die everyday in the United States and outside of the United States. About 80 to 90 percent are reported and about 60 percent are not reported. If you or anyone are in an abusive relationship, try to talk to them you tell then to call the police or you do it yourself; call the police!!! Domestic abuse comes in many different forms:
Physical abusewhich includes hitting, slapping, punching, choking, pushing, burning and other types of contact that result in physical injury to the victim. Physical abuse can also include behaviors such as denying the victim of medical care when needed, depriving the victim of sleep or other things necessary to live, or forcing the victim to engage in drug/alcohol use against his/her will. If a person is suffering from any pshical harm then they are going through physical abuse. This pain can be experienced on any level. Physical abuse could also be bruises, broken bones, head injuries, lacerations, and internal bleeding are some of the effects of domestic violence that require hospital care. Also some chronic health problems can accure as well such ass irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, migraines, pelvic pain and more and women who are pregnant are at greater risk for miscarriage as well as per-term labor and injury and death to the baby. Psychological abuse can also be a form of domestic voilence which is guilt, depression, anxiety, increase thoughts of suicide, nightmares and flashbacks. Verbal abuse may include aggressive actions such as name-calling, blaming, ridicule, disrespect, and criticism, but there are also less obviously aggressive forms of verbal abuse. Statements that may seem benign on the surface can be thinly veiled attempts to humiliate; falsely accuse; or manipulate others to submit to undesirable behavior, make others feel unwanted and unloved, threaten others economically, or isolate victims from support systems
Emotional abuse can include verbal abuse and is defined as any behavior that threatens, intimidates, undermines the victim’s self-worth or self-esteem, or controls the victim’s freedom. This can include threatening the victim with injury or harm, telling the victim that they will be killed if they ever leave the relationship, and public humiliation. Constant criticism, name-calling, and making statements that damage the victim’s self-esteem are also common verbal forms of emotional abuse. MOST OF ALL DOMESTIC ABUSE COULD RESULT IN DEATH! IF YOU KNOW ANYBODY THIS IS HAPPENING TO PLEASE GET HELP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or call 911
