Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Published on August 11, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, August 11, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 600 block of Belmeade Drive in the Freedom Division.

On Saturday, August 5, at approximately 1:09 a.m., Freedom Division officers responded to the 600 block of Belmeade Drive in reference to a citizen locating a deceased individual.  Upon arrival, officers located a deceased female in a nearby wooded area.

Freedom Division officers conducted an investigation and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.  Representatives from the Charlotte Fire Department and the Medical Examiner’s Office also assisted.

After consulting with the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office, the manner of death was determined to be a homicide. 

The victim has been identified as Diane Hester Lewis (DOB: 02/27/1960).  The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her death.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Kennedy is the lead detective assigned to this case.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers.  For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230805-0109-01.

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