Case Update: Public’s Assistance Requested in Homicide Investigation

Published on July 17, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, July 17, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Whitney Elizabeth Hurd, 32. Ms. Hurd was reported missing to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) by her family on July 11, 2024. CMPD Homicide Unit detectives discovered her body at a home in the 5500 block of Werburgh Street on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Homicide Unit detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to locate the below vehicle, which belongs to Ms. Hurd. The vehicle’s current location is unknown. 

Vehicle:

White 2014 BMW X3 NC tag KJP-9368

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.  As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective. Detective Grazier is the lead detective assigned to this case.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.  For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240714-1328-00. For additional information about the missing person report, please refer to the report number: 20240711-1147-01.

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Homicide Investigation in the Providence Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 16, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 5500 block of Werburgh Street in the Providence Division.

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Providence Division officers responded to the 5500 block of Werburgh Street in reference to a death investigation. 

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.  Representatives from the CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted.

On Monday, July 15, this case was ruled a homicide upon consultation with the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.  As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective. Detective Grazier is the lead detective assigned to this case.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.  For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240714-1328-00.

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