Man Arrested In Connection To Triple Homicide Investigation

The victims were identified as 28-year-old Triston Goins, 35-year-old Ashley Jacobs, and 51-year-old Howard Jones.

One man has been arrested in connection to a triple homicide out of Robeson County.

Around 6:40am Sunday, deputies responded to Melinda Road in the Pembroke area on reports of two individuals found deceased inside a camper. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a third individual that was also deceased inside the structure.

The victims were identified as 28-year-old Triston Goins, 35-year-old Ashley Jacobs, and 51-year-old Howard Jones.

That same night, 27-year-old Ethan Spaulding was arrested following a short stand-off in the Robinwood Apartments in Red Springs. He is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and discharging a weapon within an enclosure to incite fear.

Further details are limited. An investigation remains underway with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

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