FBI behavioral analysis applied to Edgecombe County cases
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Behavioral Analysis Unit are working with local authorities investigating a string of similar deaths in Edgecombe County, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Posted — UpdatedThey join a team of investigators, which includes the sheriff's office, Rocky Mount Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigation, in probing the deaths of five women whose bodies were found in or around the same area over the past four years.
Each of the known victims was black, from Rocky Mount, had a history of drugs and had a history of run-ins with the law. Each was reported missing before their bodies were discovered in a rural area of Edgecombe County. A sixth body discovered in February has yet to be identified.
"I just thank God that there are more coming in to help solve these cases," Diana Nicholson said.
Anyone with information about the cases is asked to call the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office at 252-641-7911.
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