MCSO Launches Homicide Investigation on Franklin Mountain Road
By Marge | Published 2026-04-01T19:59:36.162Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Madison County
Homicide investigation underway on Franklin Mountain Rd. in Madison County. SBI assisting. Community urged to report suspicious activity.
MADISON COUNTY, NC – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently investigating a homicide following an early morning call on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.According to Sheriff Buddy Harwood, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Franklin Mountain Road in the Laurel community at approximately 1:20 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities initiated what has now been confirmed as an active and ongoing homicide investigation.Investigation DetailsWhile details regarding the victim or the nature of
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