Two Arrested For 29-Year-Old Woman’s Death In East Charlotte

May 31, 2021

Brittney Melton,

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June Brantley (left) Troy Privette (right)
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Troy Privette – Accessory After The Fact (Felony) – Destroy Body Or Remain Conceal Unnatural Death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people have been arrested after a 29-year-old woman was found dead in east Charlotte Saturday afternoon, according to police.

CMPD detectives responded to Biscayne Drive around 4 p.m. for a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers found 29-year-old Ashly Marie Marquez dead at the scene.

Responding detectives conducted an investigation at the scene and foul play was suspected. Through gathered evidence, police identified 30-year-old June Kennard Brantley and 31-year-old Troy Ricardo Privette Jr. as the suspects in the case and were taken into custody.

Following an interview, Brantley was charged with 1st degree murder and concealing a death, according to police. Privette Jr. has been charged with accessory after the fact (murder) and concealing a death.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.