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An affidavit states that Glandina Dixon was murdered by Sam Roary Jr. when he followed her on Trailer Driver into the restroom of a QuikTrip gas station and killed her with a hammer.

The murder occurred on August 17 at 11:15 p.m. and police were called after Dixon was found in the bathroom with a bleeding from the back of his head.

Police said Roary was identified as a suspect through video surveillance at the QuikTrip. His description matched the security camera footage and he was also the registered owner of the Ford F-150 that was at the scene, according to the affidavit.

The investigation revealed that Roary had a relationship with Dixon. He is charged with premeditated murder.

Update (19 August):

CMPD detectives say they have arrested 53-year-old Sam Roary as a suspect in the murder of 47-year-old Glandina Dixon.

Sam Roary

Roary was arrested by the CMPD’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) on August 18 and subsequently charged with murder.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Original story (August 18):

CHARLOTTE, NC – Police are investigating a homicide after a person died from “trauma” in north Charlotte.

At approximately 11 p.m. Saturday night, police responded to the 4200 block of Trailer Drive to assist Medic with a call. A victim was found at that location suffering from “trauma” and was pronounced dead by Medic at the scene.

No further details were released, but it was ruled a manslaughter.

This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information about this incident, call CMPD at 704-432-8477 and speak with a homicide detective.