Missing Charlotte 3 year-year-old found; suspected abductor charged with killing child's mother
A new twist in the case of the toddler who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Sunday morning - the suspected abductor has been charged with killing the child's mother.
Posted — UpdatedPolice in Charlotte say they found 3-year-old Marlaya Monet Patterson Sunday afternoon, effectively canceling the Amber Alert. On Monday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Corey Patterson was charged in the murder of Jaqusica Wilson.
Wilson, 27, was found shot to death on Sunday morning. Hours later, the Amber Alert was issued.
Corey Patterson was charged with Murder and Possession of Firearm by Felon following his arrest on Sunday. Marlaya Patterson, Wilson's daughter, was reunited with her family.
Corey Patterson was previously known to be leaving a home on Swan Drive in Charlotte in a silver 2012 Ford Escape.
An investigation is ongoing.
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