Death of Garner mom an overdose; investigation continues, Wake Sheriff's Office says
An autopsy released Thursday ruled the death of a Wake County mother, who was found in a ditch in March, as an accident.
Posted — UpdatedAuthorities said the body of Faith Chere Bevan, 24, of 1002 Buckhorn Road in Garner, was found in a ditch in the 7800 block of Caddy Road at about 7:30 a.m. on March 18. According to a search warrant, Bevan was found with her clothes in disarray.
Emergency crews declared her dead at the scene.
According to the autopsy, "the cause of death is acute methoxyacetylfentanyl, fentanyl, gabapentin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and ethanol toxicity."
Nicotine, caffeine, and trace amounts of buspirone, duloxetine, and cyclobeanzaprine were also detected.
The report also said Bevan had a history of drug abuse.
John Jones with the Wake County Sheriff's Office said the investigation into Bevan's death is ongoing, and that there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Authorities do not know if Bevan was put in the ditch, or if she fell in by herself.
In a previous interview, Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison previously said there were no “obvious” signs of trauma on Bevan’s body.
Family members said Bevan was a waitress and a mother of a 5-year-old daughter. That child is being cared for by her father.
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