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Raleigh Police Charge Suspect in Home Invasion Killing of Teacher Zoe Welsh

Investigators continue the case, with the Ravenscroft community receiving counseling and support.

Overview

  • Welsh called 911 around 6:33 a.m. to report an intruder, and she was attacked while on the line, police said.
  • Officers responding to the 800 block of Clay Street found her with life-threatening injuries; she was taken to a hospital and later died.
  • Police identified the suspect as Ryan Camacho, 36, and charged him with murder and felony burglary after taking him into custody nearby.
  • Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce expressed condolences and credited responding officers for a swift apprehension.
  • Camacho is being held without bond and is due in court Monday, according to a police statement reported Sunday, as the investigation remains active.