Woman’s Body Found Burned On Side Of Road

ROWAN COUNTY, NC– A gruesome mystery in Rowan County. A woman’s body was found this morning off of the 3000 block of Leonard Road.

Witnesses say a passerby spotted a fire on the side of the road first and called the Rowan County Sheriff’s Department. He then found the woman’s burned body, with the area around it still burning.

Neighbors there say they’re shocked about the brutality of the crime.

“It’s not something that happens around here. It’s a little small town. You hiccup and you can go through it. It’s not something you hear about.” said Eddie Compton.

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says they’re investigating it as a homicide. If you have info, please give them a call.