Sierra Kathleen Henderson Ashburn, 28, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, was found dead on May 6, 2020. Her boyfriend, 35-year-old Brandon Thomas Shaw, reported her missing that morning and led deputies to the couple’s residence on Woodville Church Road. Detectives say information from Shaw led them to Ashburn’s body, which was discovered buried on the property.

Authorities characterize the death as resulting from an apparent domestic argument between Ashburn and Shaw. Shaw was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond in the Surry County Detention Center. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist with processing the scene.

Friends described Ashburn as giving and loving and expressed sorrow for her young son. The investigation was still active and no further details had been released. Does anyone who knew Sierra or the couple have information that could help fill in what happened that day?