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Officials: Teen, Adult Man Charged in Triple Homicide of Family Found in North Carolina Home

Authorities say the case is being investigated as a homicide and no charges have been filed as a missing teen and man are questioned in Tennessee.

  • On Friday, authorities arrested 16-year-old Star Grant and 28-year-old Devan Loving in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in connection with a triple homicide discovered Thursday at a residence in Fairview, North Carolina.
  • Buncombe County Sheriff's Office patrol deputies discovered the three bodies Thursday after responding to a welfare check at 18 Ashworth Drive; officials confirmed the victims suffered gunshot wounds.
  • Investigators identified the victims as 41-year-old Travis Eugene Grant, 42-year-old Kimberly Michelle Grant, and 66-year-old Sharon Harwood Grant. Travis and Kimberly were married; Sharon was Travis's mother.
  • Both suspects face three counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony conspiracy to commit murder. Star Grant will be charged as an adult despite her age.
  • Buncombe County and Tennessee officials are coordinating the investigation as the suspects await extradition proceedings. The sheriff's office assured the public that "there is no ongoing threat" stemming from the case.
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The National Desk broke the news on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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