Two arrested in Harnett man's death
Two Lillington men have been charged in the October death of a Harnett County man whose body was found in his yard, authorities said Thursday.
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Joshua Mark Eason, 32, and Timothy Shawn Brown, 35, both of 848 South River Road, were charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery. Both were being held without bond in the Harnett County jail.
Harnett County deputies conducting a well-check at 12549 N.C. Highway 42 in Holly Springs on Oct. 19 found Phillip Simon Sauls, 49, dead under a car in a wooded area behind the home.
Sauls lived alone and operated a towing and mechanic service from his home, authorities said.
Investigators said they believe robbery was the motive for killing Sauls. They have searched the home of both suspects and a car belonging to them.
Both Eason and Brown have their first court appearances Friday at 9 a.m.
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