Man Charged in South Toe Homicide
By Marge | Published 2025-11-04T16:32:19.175+00:00
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Yancey County -- November 4, 2025: The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) announced today that it has issued a murder warrant for the arrest of Henry Paul Deyton in connection with the death of Emma Gibbs Deyton.
The incident unfolded on the evening of Sunday, November 2, 2025, when YCSO deputies responded to a call on Twilight Way in the South Toe community. Upon arrival, Emma Gibbs Deyton was discovered deceased at the scene.Shortly after the discovery, Henry Paul Deyton was reportedly involved in a single-vehicle crash just a few miles from the initial location. He was subsequently airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.Following the crash and the warrant issuance, the