Several Suspected Gang Members Charged In Lake Wylie Murders

Alan Heric,

LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — Authorities say six suspected gang members are now facing murder charges for the 2014 killing of a couple in Lake Wylie.

Click HERE to read the federal indictment.

Officials say the alleged gang members killed Doug and Debbie London in an effort to stop them from testifying against members of the United Blood Nation gang in a robbery trial.

Police say Jamell Cureton and several other members of the gang tried to rob the London’s mattress company in south Charlotte. Β During that robbery, Cureton was allegedly shot by Doug London.

Federal agents say Cureton ordered the hit on the Londons’ while he was in jail on charges stemming from the robbery.

Malcolm Hartley and Brianna Johnson were arrested in January for shooting and killing the couple at their home. Β David Fudge, Randall Hankins and Rahkeem McDonald are also facing charges in the murder.

Authorities say six other alleged members of the United Blood Nation were arrested during this investigation. Β Nana Admoa, Daquan Everett, Nehemijel Houston, Ibn Kornegay, Centrilia Leach and Akeem McDonald are all facing several federal charges in reference to racketerring.

Cureton and Ahkeem McDonald are also facing an additional murder charge for the death of Kwamne Clyburn. Β Investigators say the gang members murdered Cylburn in 2013 because he was claiming to be part of their gang.