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Β NEWTON, NC – The murder of a high school counselor in Newton remains a mystery. It’s been three days since a friend found 31-year-old Maggie Daniels dead in her home, but police still won’t say how she died.
“We discussed our strategies, where we’re going to go from here. That’s basically it, it’s a round table conversation between all of us,” said Newton Police Chief Donald Brown II.
That’s all Newton Police would tell WCCB after a meeting with investigators and agents from the State Bureau of Investigation Tuesday.
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There are still lots of questions about the death of Maggie Daniels, the former Teacher of the Year and basketball coach at Newton-Conover High School.
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Daniel’s former students have nothing but good things to say about her.
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“The smiles on her face that she had just kept everyone’s energy level up,” said Tevin James.Β
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“She was just there for us whenever we needed it, she helped us with everything we needed, she was just a good person,” said Tyler Black.
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Daniels recently moved to Discovery High School to become a counselor.
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Neighbors tell WCCB, Daniels was an avid runner and was often seen jogging around Newton.
Police say a friend found her body Saturday morning in her home at the Windsor Apartments off West 17th Street.
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After autopsy results were released Monday, Newton Police changed the status of the case from a death investigation to a homicide.
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Police tell WCCB they’re still canvassing the apartment complex. They’re also talking to people in the area, Daniel’s friends and anyone who knew her.
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“It has to be somebody crazy like a stalker,” said DeVante Jones.
