Kathleen Jean Couch Dills, 47, of Franklin, North Carolina, was shot and killed on March 13, 2020. She was found with a gunshot wound at a vacant home in Macon County. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office says Robert Massung Jr. entered the property without permission, suspected someone was breaking in, and fired a 9mm handgun, striking Kathleen at least once. Her sister, who was also at the scene, fled and was later located by detectives.

Massung was charged with felony voluntary manslaughter and held at the Macon County Detention Center with bond set at $200,000; detectives said they were continuing the investigation and did not seek additional suspects at that time. Kathleen was the daughter of Hazel Barger Rickman and the late Elzie Couch, and was married to Joe Dills; she loved treasure hunting, rock collecting, quilting, and taxidermy.

Did anyone in the area know Kathleen or have information about what happened at that vacant house?