Carlene Renae Brannon, 40, of Rocky Point, North Carolina, was killed on May 3, 2020. Born November 11, 1979, she was the daughter of Patsy Spivey Brannon and the late Carl David Brannon, and a mother to two sons, Michael Brannon and Kevin Houle, and two daughters, Kristen Richardson and Raiden Brannon. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with her children, and had a fondness for elephants.

According to reports, the fatal incident occurred at the home of Daniel Lewis Willoughby Sr., 68, also of Rocky Point. Carlene was outside arguing through a window with Willoughby’s adult son when Willoughby intervened, walked onto the front porch with a firearm and fired three pellets from a shotgun. Two pellets struck Carlene, one hitting her heart; she was pronounced dead at the scene. Willoughby was arrested and charged in connection with her death, convicted of second-degree murder, and later sentenced.

If anyone knew Carlene, her family, or saw events around that address on May 3, 2020, please share information.