Man convicted in 2009 death of Southport woman

Southport, NC (WWAY) — A man charged with killing a 62 year old Southport woman in 2009 has been found guilty of first degree murder and armed robbery. Lee Roy Jolly, Jr. was charged with killing Gladys Myrie in her home in May of 2009. After a week long trial, a Brunswick county jury found Jolly guilty.

Jolly will serve a life sentence without possibility of parole.