Ryvaries Butcher Faces Charges for Murdering 70-Year-Old Couple
- A 35-year-old man shot and killed a 72-year-old man and his 70-year-old wife in their front yard on Thursday night.
- Ryvaries Butcher was arrested for the crime and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and felony larceny.
- Authorities have not yet released a motive for the shooting, which has raised concerns in the local community.
On Thursday night in Northampton County, North Carolina, a 35-year-old man shot two relatives, a 72-year-old man and his 70-year-old wife, in their front yard. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m., and both victims were shot at close range with a shotgun. Following the attack, the suspect, identified as Ryvaries Butcher, fled the scene in the couple's stolen truck. Authorities located the vehicle at a nearby hotel. Butcher was arrested early Friday morning around 4:30 a.m. Law enforcement officials disclosed that he is related to the victims and lives in close proximity to their home. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony larceny for stealing the couple's truck. As of now, police have not released a motive for this tragic incident, which has shocked the local community. The couple's names have not been disclosed to the public, but their deaths are being treated seriously due to the brutal and violent nature of the crime. Butcher is currently being held in jail without bond, raising questions about potential motives and the circumstances that led to these violent actions. His next court date is set for November 19, where further legal proceedings will take place.