*This story does cover the death of 2 minors so listeners discretion is advised*
Welcome back to Queen City Homicides everyone! I am so sorry for the long break but we are back with new episodes.
In 1981, 5-year-old Neely Shane Smith was last seen playing outside before she disappeared. It would take 2 months before her body was found. Detectives saw obvious connections from Neely's case to another case of a missing 10-year-old girl named Amanda Marie Ray.
Amanda went missing 19 months before Neely. The city was left in a state of fear. Two beautiful, little girls missing and then found murdered. Who could do this to Amanda and Neely?
Sources:
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/special-reports/9-investigates-30-year-old-cold-case-murder-5-year/52872326/
https://www.wbtv.com/story/30012492/child-killers-dna-could-help-solve-1981-cold-case/
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/nc-neely-smith-5-charlotte-18-feb-1981.16875/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160080958/neely-shane-smith
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCarolinaColdCases/posts/on-february-18-1981-5-year-old-neely-shane-smith-was-playing-with-friends-at-her/169030624559834/
https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/assets/police/documents/cold-cases/smithneelyshane.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDaHeDsJN2c
https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1990/613a87-0.html
https://justice4amanda.tripod.com/fredhowardcoffey.html (Amanda's Website)
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60582903/amanda-marie-ray
https://journalnow.com/man-is-denied-parole-for-15th-time/article_bd2198c6-fef0-59c3-bfdb-f57f1a0f6096.html
https://www.facebook.com/cowardsandkillers/photos/a.911097628906220/503893676293286/?type=3
https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForAmanda/
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Episode 14: Amani Barringer
*TRIGGER WARNING* This story does cover the death of a minor, it may be triggering for some to listen.
Amani Barringer was the coolest 5-year-old girl you knew. She had just started kindergarten at Hidden Valley Elementary School. Her favorite colors were pink and green and she was truly beautiful. On September 9th, 2020 Amani was accidentally shot by her 14-year-old brother. The gunshot wound was fatal and killed Amani. The death of Amani tore through her family and community. During this episode we stress the importance of gun safety and keeping our children safe.
Sources:
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2020/09/10/5-year-old-girl-shot-and-killed-in-northeast-charlotte/pic/778936/
https://www.the-sun.com/news/1451814/amani-barringer-shot-dead-north-carolina/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2020/09/16/a-celebration-of-life-held-for-5-year-old-amani-barringer/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2020/09/10/two-now-facing-charges-related-to-5-year-old-girl-s-death
https://www.charlottealertsnews.com/news/teen-brother-kills-little-sister-with-loaded-gun-adult-charged
https://www.houseofrosadalecharlotte.com/obituaries/Amani-Barringer/#!/TributeWall
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-shooting-child-shot-elgywood-lane/275-3e665f00-64a6-4130-a2b2-8125b3fe55c5
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/5-year-old-seriously-hurt-shooting-northeast-charlotte-police-say/5PTSXDDKJNESVMUIM7MYA5G4NQ/
https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/woman-cited-in-case-involving-shooting-death-of-5-year-old-girl-in-northeast-charlotte/
https://www.browninglonglaw.com/library/manslaughter-offenses-in-north-carolina.cfm#:~:text=Involuntary%20manslaughter%20is%20a%20Class,also%20assess%20a%20hefty%20fine.
https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-315.1.html
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Episode 13: Anthony Tyrone Barbour
In 2015, Anthony Tyrone Barbour was only 42 years-old. He grew up in Charlotte and was truly the definition of a family man. He was the person his family came to when they needed help or advice. On September 10th, 2015 Anthony was outside his home with one other person. The two were talking but the conversation quickly turned into a deadly argument.
Anthony was shot and killed by the person. His murderer fled the scene and the police still have no answers on who did this to Anthony. It has been almost nine years since his murder and his case still remains unsolved. Anthony and his family deserves justice.
Sources:
https://www.wbtv.com/story/30003415/family-man-killed-in-charlotte-shooting-was-husband-father-and-good-person/
https://www.qcnews.com/news/cmpd-investigating-homicide-in-nw-charlotte/
https://gunmemorial.org/2015/09/10/anthony-tyrone-barbour
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/charlotte/name/anthony-barbour-obituary?id=10794911
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/one-year-anniversary-of-violent-labor-day-weekend/275-313893574
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BONUS: How My Neighbor Almost Kidnapped Me
I wanted to include a bonus episode to thank all my listeners as I am still learning and navigating through my sound quality and production.
This is a new segment I wanted to introduce to the podcast where others and myself can share crazy stories we've experienced in Charlotte.
Instagram: @queencityhomicidespod
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Episode 12: Andrew Dion McCullough
Andrew Dion McCullough went out for a walk on the evening of July 16th, 2020. Around 11:45 PM a neighbor called 911 with reports that a man with a gun had been seen walking around and shots were fired. Andrew was found in a yard with multiple gunshot wounds. He was then transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. It has been three years since his murder and we still have no answers. He was only 23-years-old.
...Was Andrew’s death a mere coincidence of wrong person, wrong time or was it personal?
Sources:
https://www.wbtv.com/2020/07/17/year-old-dies-following-shooting-yard-southwest-charlotte-home/?outputType=amp
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/how-can-you-sleep-grieving-mom-still-searching-answers-months-after-sons-slaying/N5IE7CN7RJGOHNF54SOV7POKXM/?outputType=amp
https://www.qcnews.com/news/police-identify-23-year-old-man-shot-and-killed-in-southwest-charlotte/amp/
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article244295132.html
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/17548067/Andrew-Dion-McCullough
https://gunmemorial.org/amp/2020/07/16/andrew-dion-mccullough
https://www.wcnc.com/amp/article/news/crime/charlotte-homicide-investigation-steele-creek-shooting/275-1b285890-aa03-4ffd-9a40-b65d59f67c46
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-homicide-investigation-steele-creek-shooting/275-1b285890-aa03-4ffd-9a40-b65d59f67c46
Charlotte, NC is known for many things as an up and coming city. As the city continues to rise in banking, home value, and population. The city’s homicide rate is at an all-time high. With so many cases and so little coverage this podcast aims to bring those stories to light.
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