Federal Indictment Details Deadly Interstate Kidnapping Plot Tied to Western NC Casino
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-21T21:28:54.189Z
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Cherokee -- May 21, 2026: A dark, pre-planned scheme that crossed state lines has culminated in a 10-count federal indictment against three individuals. Details released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) outline a chilling plot involving an interstate lure, armed robbery, and the murder of a South Carolina man after he was targeted at a western North Carolina casino.
Cherokee -- May 21, 2026: A pre-planned scheme that crossed state lines has culminated in a 10-count federal indictment against three individuals. Details released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) outline an alleged plot involving an interstate lure, armed robbery, and the murder of a South Carolina man after he was targeted at a western North Carolina casino.The federal grand jury in South Carolina returned charges against the trio on May 19, 2026. Because the crime involved kidnapping and mo