Castle Hayne woman, 69, charged with first-degree murder in man’s death
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A 69-year-old Castle Hayne woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man earlier this year.
According to New Hanover County court records, Dale Ann Carr is accused of killing Paul Anthony Carr on May 30, 2026.
A warrant for her arrest was issued Thursday, Oct. 22, and served Friday, Oct. 23.
Court documents allege that Dale Ann Carr unlawfully and intentionally killed Paul Anthony Carr with malice aforethought.
Records from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office show Carr was booked into the county detention facility around 11:42 a.m. Friday.
She is being held without bond.
Carr appeared in New Hanover County District Court Friday afternoon for her first appearance.
Her next court date is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 302 of the New Hanover County Courthouse.
The case remains pending.
Court records do not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding Paul Anthony Carr’s death or the relationship between the two.
