Man Arrested In Connection To Death Of Elderly Man

Darius Borders, who is a multi-time convicted felon, was arrested in connection to the death.

One man is behind bars after a death investigation connected him to the death of an elderly man.

On Saturday, Robeson County police responded to a home in the 800 block of Hubbard Road.

Upon arrival, 74-year-old Jerome Odom was found deceased.

Darius Borders, who is a multi-time convicted felon, was arrested in connection to the death.

He is being charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, burning of personal property, possession of a firearm by a felon, larceny of a gun, and altering evidence.

Borders is being held at the Robeson County Detention Center without bond.

An investigation remains underway and anyone with information is urged to contact Robeson County authorities.

Additional charges are expected.