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It has been revealed in an affidavit that Glandina Dixon was murdered by Sam Roary Jr. when he followed her into a QuikTrip gas station bathroom on Trailer Driver and killed her with a hammer.
The murder occurred on August 17 at 11:15 p.m. and police were called after Dixon was found in the bathroom, bleeding from the back of her head.
Police say Roary was identified as the suspect in video surveillance at the QuikTrip. His physical description matched the surveillance footage and was also the registered owner of the Ford F-150 that was at the scene, according to the affidavit.
The investigation showed that Roary had a relationship with Dixon. He is facing first-degree murder charges.
“Our top priority is always the safety of our employees and customers, and we take this responsibility very seriously,” said Aisha Jefferson, QuikTrip’s Corporate Communications Manager. “We are working closely with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and will continue to assist with their ongoing investigation into the incident that took place Saturday evening at our location on Trailer Drive. We are grateful to CMPD’s swift and professional response to this tragedy and for the care they’ve shown to our employees in recent days. We will continue to take necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities we serve.”
Update (August 19th):
CMPD detectives say they have arrested 53-year-old Sam Roary as a suspect in the murder of 47-year-old Glandina Dixon.
Sam Roary
Roary was arrested on August 18 by CMPD’s Special Weapon and Tactics Team (SWAT) and subsequently charged with murder.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Original Story (August 18th):
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person died from “trauma” in north Charlotte.
Around 11 p.m. Saturday night, police responded to the 4200 block of Trailer Drive to assist Medic on a service call. A victim was found at this location suffering from “trauma” and was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.
No further details were released, but the death has been ruled a homicide.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information about this incident, call CMPD at 704-432-8477 and speak to a Homicide detective.
