Woman found dead in north Charlotte with ‘apparent signs of trauma,’ police say
This story was updated Wednesday, Oct. 6, with the name of the deceased and suspect.
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found with “apparent signs of trauma” in north Charlotte on Monday.
Shortly before 1 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers responded to an “assist medic” call at the 2000 block of Vinton Street. Officers found the adult woman with “apparent signs of trauma.” She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
On Tuesday, police identified the woman as 56-year-old Diane Sanders.
Donnell Gray, 49, has been charged with Sanders’ murder, police said on Wednesday. CMPD hasn’t released any more information.
Neighbors on Monday told WBTV, the Observer’s news partner, Sanders was quiet and never bothered anyone.
People can donate to help pay for Sanders’ funeral through a GoFundMe set up by her family.
“She had a heart of gold and the most beautiful smile ever,” the family’s GoFundMe page said. “As a family we need help and would like to ask if anyone is willing to help give her a nice home going service.”
Anyone with information pertaining to this homicide can call 704-432-TIPS or leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
This story was originally published October 4, 2021 at 4:10 PM.
