Burke County Murder Suspect Extradited Back To NC After Arrest In Myrtle Beach

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37-year-old Joshua Nathaniel Beard has been extradited back to Burke County following his arrest in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday.

Beard is charged with the murder of 63-year-old Robin Teague.

Beard, a Lenoir resident, was taken before a South Carolina judge Thursday afternoon where he waived extradition. Officials say he is scheduled to appear before North Carolina judge on Monday, July 2.

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BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Detectives say the truck of interest seen in surveillance photos was seized Tuesday, but did not provide any update on the driver. Authorities released surveillance photos of the truck and driver of interest last Wednesday.

The truck was seen driving near the crime scene on Highway 70 around 7:30pm Sunday, June 17th.

Burke County deputies were called around 7:30 pm to 2273 U.S. Highway 70, Connelly Springs where they located Robin Teague dead in her home. Officials say Teague died of “blunt force trauma to the head.”

The investigation into her death is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case or the driver’s identity is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 828-437-3333 or the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 828-438-5500.