Three charged with first-degree murder in fatal New Hanover County stabbing

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man in New Hanover County, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities identified the victim as Adam Travon Smith who was found in the parking lot of Saltwater Marine in Wilmington before 7 a.m. on June 16.

Initially, deputies responded to the 6100 block of Carolina Beach Road but their investigation led them across the highway to nearby Hanover Pines Nature Park.

Sheriff’s deputies closed off a section of Carolina Beach Road on Tuesday to conduct a death investigation after blood stains were found.

Following an investigation, deputies arrested Skyler Marie Flores, 18, Savannah May Sprouse, 19, and Kevon Sireal Stanley, 20. Investigators allege the three were involved in the incident that led to Smith’s death.

Flores and Sprouse, both white females, and Stanley, a black male, have each been charged with First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy-Felony, and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.

On Wednesday, Flores and Sprouse appeared in New Hanover County District Court. Stanley is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

All three suspects are being held without bond at the New Hanover County Detention Facility.

Flores and Sprouse are scheduled to appear in court again on July 2nd.

The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active and ongoing. If you know anything that may assist with the investigation, contact the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.