WWAY -- The guy Ramon interviewed above -- Cornelius Nixon, a friend of Samuel (deceased) who is quoted saying ""Life is too short," has himself a major criminal background. Gee Whiz! "Birds of of a feather stick together it seems..."

KIDNAPPING 2ND DEGREE (ATTEMPTED)
INDECENT LIBERTY W/CHILD (PRINCIPAL)
CRIME AGAINST NATURE (PRINCIPAL)
DELINQ OF MINOR (PRINCIPAL)
POSSESS SCHEDULE II (PRINCIPAL) -- two counts at different dates
DRUG PARA - USE/POSSESS (PRINCIPAL)

Confirm on NC Offender website -- FYI don't be pals with felons.