— press release information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame
On or about the 9th day of June 2022, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Marcus C Burt for Voluntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Marcus Burt is being held in custody, pending his ability to secure a bond in the amount of $100,000.
Shinnell Burt, age 31, the wife of Marcus Burt, was arrested and charged with Obstruction of Justice. Ms. Burt posted $25,000 bond and was released from custody.
These charges are related to the May 29th homicide of Terry Shearin off of Regina Lane in the Williamsboro Community.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
