— from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame
On October 9, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Island Creek Road regarding a domestic situation. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim, later identified as 26-year-old Delfine Lowder Sr., suffering from a stab wound. Life-saving measures were performed on Mr. Lowder, Sr, who later succumbed to his injuries.
The victim’s wife, identified as 26-year-old Queen Allah, was identified as the suspect. Allah has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the incident. Ms. Allah was processed and taken to the Vance County Detention Center where she was turned over to the detention staff. She is currently being held without bond.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the case.