Deputies were called to a home on Firetower Road, outside of the Lilesville community, just before noon on Sunday for a welfare check according to a news release. Deputies found Dorothy Lorraine Allen lying dead on the floor of her home.
While there, deputies said 31-year-old Cherise Allen was quickly identified as the suspect. She was promptly arrested and charged with murder.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
Source link
