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Matt Jones, 30, of Newton Grove, North Carolina, was found shot to death at his home on Unity Drive on March 10, 2016. Jessica Pyatte, 24, who had been at Jones’ residence to braid his hair, was also killed; she suffered a gunshot wound to the head and authorities needed two days to identify her by fingerprints and distinctive tattoos. Pyatte left three daughters, an 8-year-old and 3-year-old twins; Jones’ 2-year-old son was found in the home unharmed and is now staying with relatives.

Investigators determined two different weapons were used. Pyatte was shot seven times; Jones died of gunshot wounds to the head. The killings were treated as a double homicide; no motive has been released. Gerald Thomas Paul Jr. later pled guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and received a state prison term with a minimum of 18 years and 6 months. Jeremy Kyle Price was convicted by a Johnston County jury of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to consecutive life terms without parole. A third person, Tara Nicole Wilson of Dunn, had been charged with accessory after the fact but cooperated at trial and had charges dismissed.

Are there details from Newton Grove or anyone who knew Matt or Jessica that could help fill gaps about what happened that night?