Missing person’s death ruled homicide in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A preliminary autopsy has determined the death of a missing person was due to a homicide, according to the NC State Bureau of Investigation.
The SBI and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of Ervin Johnson, whose remains were found on Bermuda Bay Lane in Tabor City last week.
The sheriff’s office says Johnson was last seen walking outside at approximately 3:00 AM on February 13 without any belongings. Johnson’s mother was the last person to see or speak to Johnson before leaving. All personal items, including a phone, ID card, and bank cards, were left behind.
The SBI and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are seeking any information about this crime. You can call the SBI at 910-939-6200 or the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at 910-642-6551.
