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3 arrested, including former deputy’s stepmother, in 11-year-old homicide case
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina arrested three people in the Sara Graham homicide case, marking a major breakthrough in the 11-year search for the Fairmont woman who disappeared on her way to work in 2015.Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, along...
Key takeaway Sara Graham was 18 years old when she left her Fairmont home on the morning of Feb.
Why this matters in The Midland
The recent arrests in the Sara Graham homicide case have significant implications for the concept of justice and accountability in law enforcement families. Connie Graham, a former deputy at the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, is now facing charges including first-degree murder, highlighting the potential for abuse of power and position. The fact that she was able to evade suspicion for 11 years, despite being a member of a law enforcement family, raises questions about the level of scrutiny and oversight within these families. The case also underscores the importance of perseverance in pursuing justice, as Sheriff Burnis Wilkins noted that the pursuit of justice never stopped. As the case moves forward, it will be important to watch how the law enforcement community in Midland and surrounding areas responds to the allegations and the potential fallout from the case, particularly given the connections between law enforcement families and the community they serve.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina arrested three people in the Sara Graham homicide case, marking a major breakthrough in the 11-year search for the Fairmont woman who disappeared on her way to work in 2015.Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, along...
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