Dwayne Evans : Charlotte man sentenced to life for 2018 roommate murder

1. Charlotte man sentenced for murder of roommate in 2018
2. Charlotte man arrested for killing roommate in 2018 receives life sentence.

Accident – Death – Obituary News : CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte resident has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the case of his roommate’s death. Dwayne Evans was convicted of killing Eric Spells, 28, and disposing of his body in York County, South Carolina in 2018.

The investigation into Spells’ disappearance began on July 25, 2018, when authorities received a missing persons report from Spells’ girlfriend. She expressed concern that Spells had not returned home after an argument with his roommate, Evans, and had failed to show up for work. Upon entering the residence on South Smallwood Place, law enforcement officials quickly determined that foul play was involved in Spells’ disappearance.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police pieced together evidence that pointed to Evans as the perpetrator of the crime. It is believed that an argument between Evans and Spells escalated, leading to Spells’ tragic death. Evans, along with two other individuals, allegedly participated in disposing of Spells’ body.

After a trial that commenced on April 24 and concluded on May 21, Evans was found guilty of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, concealment of death, and conspiracy to commit concealment of death. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Team successfully prosecuted Evans, resulting in a life sentence without the possibility of parole handed down by Judge Bell.

While Evans will spend the rest of his life behind bars, charges against his co-defendants in the case are still pending. The community awaits further updates on the legal proceedings involving the other individuals allegedly involved in Spells’ tragic death.