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Gun Cleaning Gone Wrong: Woman Charged in Boyfriend's Death
19 Feb
Summary
- Woman claims accidental shooting during gun cleaning led to death.
- She faces first-degree murder charges; no bond set.
- Investigation confirms the incident was domestic in nature.
Megan Jane Thomas, 39, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Jason Olney, 41, in Moravian Falls, North Carolina. Deputies responded to the couple's home around 5:09 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, discovering Olney with multiple gunshot wounds.
Authorities were alerted when Thomas called 911, stating the shooting was accidental and occurred while she was cleaning her shotgun. A local resident reported hearing three shots around the time of the 911 call. The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office confirmed the case is domestic in nature, though a motive has not been specified.
Court records indicate Thomas has no prior criminal history and no known mental health conditions. She is being held without bond due to the violent nature of the offense. Her initial court appearance, scheduled for February 18, has been moved to February 20. In North Carolina, a first-degree murder conviction can result in life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
