Advisory
Press Release regarding Casie McCartha (click blue link for details)
On Tuesday July 25th officers with the Marion Police Department responded to 595 East Court Street for a welfare check. Officers could not reach anyone at the residence and it appeared that nobody was at home. While on scene officers were met by family members that did not have access to the residence. Those family members explained to officers that possibly inside the residence was a disabled family member that needed around the clock care. Officers persisted to try and reach someone inside the residence and eventually found an unlocked window to what appeared to be a bedroom. Through the unlocked window and by utilizing flashlights, officers were able to see what appeared to be a motionless person inside that room. Officers then entered the residence through the front door to attempt to render aide to that person. However, it was determined once inside that individual was deceased. Officers backed out of the residence secured the scene, and contacted Marion Police Investigators which arrived a short time later.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence and reentered to begin processing the scene. Through preliminary investigation it appears that Kristin Rutherford 27 YOA was found in a bedroom deceased with no one else at the residence. Through family members and witness statements it appears Rutherford needed extensive in home care to ensure her wellbeing and safety. The individual that was responsible for that wellbeing and safety was her older sister identified as Casie Lynne McCartha.
McCartha also lives at that residence of 595 East Court, but was not present at the scene and has not yet been located as of the time of this release.
The Marion Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Casie Lynne McCartha W/F 34 YOA. McCartha was last known to be driving a 2016 silver Ford Fusion with a NC Registration of HLR-3298. At this point in this investigation the Marion Police Department has also secured a Felony warrant for McCartha for Concealing the Death of a Person. Any information pertaining to this incident and McCarthas whereabouts please contact the Marion Police Department at 828-652-4000.
Our agency would also like to thank the assisting agencies of Marion Fire Department, McDowell County EMS, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.
Press Release regarding Casie McCartha (click blue link for details) 
Immediate Release
Death Investigation
On Tuesday July 25th officers with the Marion Police Department responded to 595 East Court Street for a welfare check. Officers could not reach anyone at the residence and it appeared that nobody was at home. While on scene officers were met by family members that did not have access to the residence. Those family members explained to officers that possibly inside the residence was a disabled family member that needed around the clock care. Officers persisted to try and reach someone inside the residence and eventually found an unlocked window to what appeared to be a bedroom. Through the unlocked window and by utilizing flashlights, officers were able to see what appeared to be a motionless person inside that room. Officers then entered the residence through the front door to attempt to render aide to that person. However, it was determined once inside that individual was deceased. Officers backed out of the residence secured the scene, and contacted Marion Police Investigators which arrived a short time later.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence and reentered to begin processing the scene. Through preliminary investigation it appears that Kristin Rutherford 27 YOA was found in a bedroom deceased with no one else at the residence. Through family members and witness statements it appears Rutherford needed extensive in home care to ensure her wellbeing and safety. The individual that was responsible for that wellbeing and safety was her older sister identified as Casie Lynne McCartha.
McCartha also lives at that residence of 595 East Court, but was not present at the scene and has not yet been located as of the time of this release.
The Marion Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Casie Lynne McCartha W/F 34 YOA. McCartha was last known to be driving a 2016 silver Ford Fusion with a NC Registration of HLR-3298. At this point in this investigation the Marion Police Department has also secured a Felony warrant for McCartha for Concealing the Death of a Person. Any information pertaining to this incident and McCarthas whereabouts please contact the Marion Police Department at 828-652-4000.
Our agency would also like to thank the assisting agencies of Marion Fire Department, McDowell County EMS, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.
Address/Location
Marion Police Department, NC
270 S Main St
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3231
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