Victims, suspect identified in Pender stabbings

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Officials have released the names of the victims and the suspect in deadly stabbings in Pender County.

49-year-old Roy Lester Batson II and Ricky Lynn Bullard, 57, were found with stab wounds in the 1700 block of Watts Landing Road on Thursday. Both died from their injuries.

30-year-old Cody Cameron Coffield is charged with two counts of first degree murder.  Coffield made his first court appearance on Friday morning.  He is being held under no bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for March 16.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office is still working to gather more details on the case. They’re asking anyone with information to contact them.