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NC Cold Case: Police Officer Person of Interest
29 Apr
Summary
- Officer identified as person of interest in 2004 teen's death.
- Investigation reopened after 20 years with new leads.
- Victim's family pleads for information to find closure.
A 2004 cold case involving the death of 16-year-old Josh Davis has seen a significant development, with a Four Oaks police officer identified as a person of interest. Davis died on January 6, 2004, after being found injured on Hall Boulevard in Garner, North Carolina. Initially thought to be a hit-and-run, the investigation has been rekindled by new leads pursued by Garner police and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI).
Recent momentum in the renewed investigation stems from information provided by the officer's former spouse, revealing inconsistencies in statements given over the years. The officer, who has not been charged, was placed on administrative leave. Authorities conducted a search in Benson, seizing electronic devices. The NCSBI confirmed its assistance in the ongoing investigation of these new leads.
Davis' family, who have lived without answers for two decades, are urging anyone with knowledge to speak out. His sister made a public plea for the individual responsible to come forward and speak with detectives, expressing a desire for closure. Investigators are also appealing to the public for any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
