Allisha Watts Coverage

Mother of Allisha Watts dies as family fights for justice

Evex Franklin, the mother of Allisha Watts, died Sunday after fighting an underlying health condition, her family said.

Bond remains at $1 million for boyfriend charged in Allisha Watts' murder

James Dunmore, the man accused of murdering his girlfriend, appeared in court Monday.

Allisha Watts murder: Bond remains at $1 million for boyfriend awaiting trial in jail

James Dunmore, 51, who is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Allisha Watts, will remain in a Montgomery County jail under a $1 million secured bond.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Prayer vigil underway for Moore County woman murdered in 2023

A prayer vigil is getting underway in Moore County for Allisha Watts, who was murdered nearly nine months ago.

Coroner says Allisha Watts' cause of death is 'undetermined'

The cause of death for Allisha Watts, whose body was found in August 2023, is listed as "undetermined" in the autopsy conducted on her.

Allisha Watts' cause of death listed as 'undetermined' in autopsy released

The cause of death for Allisha Watts, whose body was found in August 2023, is listed as "undetermined" in the autopsy conducted on her.

WRAL Staff

Family of Allisha Watts pleads for justice from DA

On Thursday the family of Allisha Watts gave what they called "Justice for Allisha Watts" letters to Montgomery County's District Attorney.

'All I do is cry': NC mother mourns death of her daughter, Allisha Watts

Allisha Watts' mother, Evex Franklin, has questions about her daughter's death last year.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Allisha Watts' mother seeking justice for her daughter's death

Evex Franklin relies on family and friends to keep her updated on the court proceedings after her late daughter, Allisha Watts, was killed and dumped near a cemetery.

James Dunmore's attorneys ask for judge to accelerate proceedings

James Dunmore was charged with the death of Allisha Watts during the summer of 2023. Dunmore's attorneys are asking the state to give them evidence against their client faster.

Attorneys push for lower bond for James Dunmore, charged with Allisha Watts' murder

Attorneys for James Dunmore, who is charged with killing his girlfriend, Allisha Watts, last summer, on Monday asked a judge to lower his bond.

WRAL staff

Prayer vigil held for Allisha Watts, boyfriend charged with her murder is due in court

Friends and family of Allisha Watts gathered for a prayer vigil in her honor nearly five months after her body was found deep in the woods in the town of Norman.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Family, friends gather for prayer vigil in memory of Allisha Watts

Wednesday marks five months since the body of Allisha Watts was found deep into the woods in Montgomery County. Friends and family are gathering Tuesday in Moore County for a prayer vigil.

James Dunmore given $1 million bond in court

James Dunmore, who was charged in the death of Allisha Watts, appeared in court and received a $1 million bond.

James Dunmore given $1 million bond in Allisha Watts murder case; Montgomery DA won't seek death penalty

A $1 million dollar bond has been set for James Dunmore in the murder of Allisha Watts.

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Judge finds probable cause in charging James Dunmore with murder of Allisha Watts

A court found probable cause that James Dunmore murdered Allisha Watts on or around July 18.

Court finds probable cause that boyfriend of Allisha Watts murdered her

James Dunmore could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty if he's convicted.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

James Dunmore, man charged in Allisha Watts' murder, brought from jail to court

James Dunmore arrived to court Thursday. He is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Allisha Watts.

Loved ones gather for Allisha Watts' funeral on Sunday afternoon

Friends and family will say their final goodbyes to Allisha Watts on Sunday afternoon.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Funeral for Allisha Watts is Sunday afternoon

Friends and family will say their final goodbyes to Allisha Watts on Sunday afternoon.

James Dunmore appears in court for murder charge

James Dunmore appeared in court Monday for the first time since he was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Allisha Watts.

Wife of murder suspect, boyfriend in court to support Allisha Watts' family

James Dunmore appeared in court Monday for the first time after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Allisha Watts.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Digital evidence leads investigators to Allisha Watts' remains

Digital evidence led investigators to the woods where Allisha Watts' body was found Thursday, Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said.

Moore County sheriff on finding Allisha Watts' remains: 'The conclusion of several searches'

Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields and Capt. Donnie Shingleton discussed finding the remains of Allisha Watts. She had been missing for more than a month.

Allisha Watts remembered as 'compassionate' and 'loving'

Neighbors like Sandra Dalton had good things to say about Allisha Watts, whose remains were discovered on Thursday after she had been missing for more than a month.