Suspect arrested in North Carolina double murder nearly 2 decades later
Summary
A man named Johnny Steven Talbert was arrested in Washington state for a double murder that happened nearly 18 years ago in North Carolina. He faces charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery related to the deaths of two people at a bottling company in 2008.Key Facts
- Johnny Steven Talbert, 43, was arrested in Port Angeles, Washington.
- He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of armed robbery.
- The murders occurred on June 13, 2008, at the Sun Drop Bottling Company in Concord, North Carolina.
- Victims were Donna Barnhardt, 59, an office manager, and Darrell Noles, 44, who was applying for a job.
- Both victims were shot and found dead at the scene.
- The suspect reportedly stole money from the company's front office after the shooting.
- A composite sketch of the suspect was made months later but led to no arrest initially.
- Advances in technology and new evidence helped police make the arrest last year.
- The case was described as a major breakthrough and is still active, with police protecting details to ensure justice.
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