Urgent Homicide Investigation Launched After Welfare Check in NC

UPDATE: A troubling homicide investigation is underway in North Carolina after a welfare check led deputies to discover a man’s body. On October 21, 2023, the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Swinging Bridge Road, owned by David Mize, after concerns were raised about his well-being.

When deputies arrived, no one answered the door, prompting them to enter the home. Inside, they found alarming signs of foul play, sparking an immediate investigation. The search for answers took a grim turn when authorities later discovered Mize’s body in Caldwell County.

The investigation is being supported by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. This tragic incident has left the local community shaken as investigators work tirelessly to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Those with details are encouraged to contact the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at 828-465-8310.

As this story develops, the community remains on edge, eager for updates and answers regarding this unsettling case. Stay tuned for further details as investigators continue their work.