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Murder, Rape Charges Filed In Rich Square Kidnapping Case

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Posted: 2:24 PM May 6, 2008
Last Updated: 8:55 PM May 8, 2008
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There are more charges against a man who police say kidnapped a Northampton County woman and tried to kill her boyfriend.

Garland Fisher is now charged with murder and rape, in addition to the original charges brought when he was arrested Tuesday.

Fisher is accused of kidnapping Neikia Ann Hunter from her Rich Square home early Monday morning. Hunter's boyfriend was stabbed and is in a Norfolk hospital.

Police say Fisher raped Hunter before killing her. The woman's body was found Tuesday morning in an abandoned house just outside of Rich Square.

The state says Fisher has an extensive criminal record. Since 1997, the 27-year-old man has been convicted of 26 different charges. Most of those were for breaking & entering and larceny.

Tuesday Update

Rich Square police say the body of Neikia Ann Hunter was found Tuesday morning in an abandoned house just outside the Northampton County town of Rich Square.

Lawmen from the Rich Square Police Department, Northampton County Sheriffs Office and the State Bureau Of Investigation arrested 27 year-old Garland Fisher.

Fisher is charged with first degree kidnapping, first degree burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and attempted murder.

Lawmen say they are awaiting autopsy results on Hunter before going forward with a murder charge. They tell WITN that more suspects could be arrested.

Hunter was kidnapped early Monday morning from her home, while her boyfriend was stabbed.

Monday's story

Police across Eastern Carolina have been on the lookout for Neikia Ann Hunter, who they say was kidnapped at knife point Monday morning.

Rich Square police say Neikia Ann Hunter and her car were missing from her home in Northampton County while her cell phone's signal was picked up later in Greene County.

Police say Hunter's boyfriend, Ricky Harris, called them this morning at 2:45 and said someone broke into his home on Stanford Street and stabbed him.

Harris was wounded multiple times and is in serious condition at Norfolk General Hospital.

Police say Hunter's 1995 black Acura Integra is also missing from the home. It has North Carolina license VSL-1379.

They tell WITN News that Hunter's cell phone signal was traced to Snow Hill around 10:30 a.m.

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Posted by: Anonymous Location: RichSquare on May 10, 2008 at 11:27 PM
I was born and rise in richsquare and all my my life i never could have thought that something could have happen like ever .To the hunter am so very sorry that this happen to her,And to the mother i have childen her age in fact they now her as well thats and she will be truely missed and once again my prays go out to the Hunter Family

Posted by: Anonymous Location: WILMINGTON N.C on May 8, 2008 at 08:52 PM
I WAS SO HURT AND SAD WHEN I GOT THE NEWS ,MY HEART GOES OUT TO THERE FAMILY.IM FROM RICH SQUARE. I DONT LIVE THEIR ANY MORE GARLAND FISHER IS MY COUSIN ,IF HE DID THE CRIME HE SHOULD BE PUNISH TO THE MAX. AGAIN IM SO SORRY.

Posted by: sharon Location: greenville on May 8, 2008 at 02:06 PM
the system needs to be changed so these people can be locked up.. i dont blame the police, the da's or judges who are all over worked.. i blame the people who make the laws and keep allowing these crimanals to be on the streets.. the victims families should be allowed to sue the states for allowing these people to be on the streets.. when you commit a crime you give up your rights.. and you should be punished!! if you can't abid by the laws then you waive your rights

Posted by: do what Location: nc on May 8, 2008 at 01:04 PM
burn this guy...may god bless both families during this time...so so so very sad

Posted by: Monica Location: Greenville on May 8, 2008 at 12:44 PM
You can't put people in jail when victims don't want to testify or come to court. If someone is convicted of breaking and entering no matter how bad their records they can only be sentenced to a maximum of say 2 years. I give credit to the DA's and Judge's who want to send these individual to jail but can't because they have more rights than the victims

Posted by: sharon Location: greenville on May 8, 2008 at 12:10 PM
another unneccessary death he should have been in prison..

Posted by: Chris Location: Greenville on May 8, 2008 at 11:35 AM
"The state says Fisher has an extensive criminal record. Since 1997, the 27-year-old man has been convicted of 26 different charges. Most of those were for breaking & entering and larceny." So why was he out on the streets? When are we going to WAKE UP and start punishing these people for crimes. This is senseless. As long as we keep letting people off without punishment, they will continue to commit crimes such as this. Our lawmakers need to step up. The Eve Carson and Neikia Hunter incidents should be a LESSON LEARNED for our judicial system. Criminals should be punished!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 8, 2008 at 10:41 AM
So whats be gone one with this store no one knows anything yet please let use know whats going on please

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Northampton County on May 8, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Thanks you for all your prayers for our family and the Family of Mr. Harris. He has improved so much. I understand he may come home today or tomorrow. God is Good. I don't think that Mr. Harris relative was been harsh, because we felt the same way when peopel were saying Kia was dead and we didn't know for sure. Mr. Fisher has been charged with Murder, Att. Murder, Rape, Burglary, Robbery, Assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. He is being house in the Northampton County jail under no bond. He has a court date of today also.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Charlotte, NC on May 7, 2008 at 07:46 PM
To the families of Neikia and Ricky my prayers are with you all during this time. To the Hunter family, you also have my condolences on your loss. I was born and raised in Northampton County (10 mins from Rich Square) and know the area and people VERY well. My prayers are extended to the family, friends and community that surrounded these young people. Remember during these times it's your faith in Jesus Christ that sees you through. May God provide comfort through his Holy Spirit for you all during this time.

Posted by: Enough Location: VA on May 7, 2008 at 04:49 PM
To Kia's family you are in my prayers.I knew her and she was 1 of the nicest people you could ever meet.It was such a shock to me when i heard it i didn't beleive it.Also to Rick's family you are also with me.To the family member who posted that there are to many lies going around is right,I've heard 50 million stories and no1 knows what happened except them and GOD and my homeboy Rick is not dead he is very much alive and I pray 4 a speedy recovery for him.But once agin R.I.P. to kia cause I swear this whole situation has brought sadness on the whole community because I can't get her off my mind,we can't get her off our minds.I just pray for the family.R.I.P. Kia we miss U.I hope who ever is responsible gets what they deserve.Like a chest full of lead.Real Talk

Posted by: Anonynous Location: Hertford/Northampton County on May 7, 2008 at 03:53 PM
To the relative of Mr. Harris that posted a comment on May 6 @ 3:06. It is ashame that your heart has become so distasteful towards those who genuinely care. May GOD have mercy on your SOUL!! There are people who really care and are not just being "nosey"!! To the Hunter family I am very sorry for the lost of your love one and I will keep you in my prayers, and always remember that "god dosen't put more on us than we can bear"! GOD BLESS!!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bertie County on May 7, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Our prayers go out to the families, especially the Hunter family. God will give you stregnth to make it through. Sure it is hard now and I know tears are falling but as the word says "Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning." God will bring joy again to your lives. Lean on God, for He is the only one that can help you through this terrible time. I ask all the family, friends, & community to come together and do whatever we can to help lift this family up. Pray for God's grace and mercy to surround them as they face each day. Also, to the Harris family, I pray that God will keep His loving arms around you and grant Mr. Harris a speedy recovery. Please remeber, God makes no mistakes. He sits high and looks low. He knows all things.

Posted by: Angela Location: NC on May 7, 2008 at 06:16 AM
This is very sad...this is the reason why the court system need to make punishment for committed crime more harsh. Theres too much crime being repeated by the same person and the system is only slapping them on the wist! This is the main reason we need to vote, vote,vote so we can put these people where they belong! I have a question, Did these victims know their attacker(s)?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Northampton Co. on May 6, 2008 at 11:25 PM
My heart goes out to each family and prayers are with you. Crime is a big problem in the Rich Square area and I hope our law enforcement officers will capture anyone involved. Thank you WITN for being the first TV Station in the area for informing us of this tragedy and please keep the area informed.

Posted by: one2one Location: greenville,nc on May 6, 2008 at 10:48 PM
How very sad for the families of the victims..no matter how this came about countless lives have changed.The relative is right God above takes care of us all we are never promised tommorrow's only moments so don't take life for granted and in these times we all need to keep our families close to us.I see Fisher is another fine product of the "system" lets hope that he can live with what he has done and pray for his family and those around him as well.

Posted by: Relative on May 6, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Mr. Harris, my brother, will be fine. He has God and his family with him and he will make it through this difficult time. My heart goes out to the Hunter family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Posted by: sick of crime in Rich Square Location: Rich Square, NC on May 6, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Our prayers are with the families of both victims in this case. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Posted by: Hello Location: NC on May 6, 2008 at 04:02 PM
To the families of both victims...most directly to Mr. Harris' family member who posted a comment @ 3:06pm. I cannot begin to imagine how difficult it is for you as family members to read some of the previously posted comments. I want all of you to know that prayers are being said for Mr. Harris' successful recovery and prayers are with the family of Ms. Hunter.

Posted by: Relative Of Mr Harris Location: Northampton County on May 6, 2008 at 03:06 PM
To many lies are being put out...Mr Harris condition doesn't need to be updated at all!! The people that needs to know his condition knows & thats "us" his family!! We are sorry for Nekia's family's lost very sorry & for those that don't know specific information PLEASE do not post anything!! Mr. Harris is NOT deceased, he is very much alive, thank you!! So many lies are out right not thats its disgraceful, more people need to get their lives right with God & stop worrying about this so much & leave it to their families!!

Posted by: Melissa Location: Pitt County on May 6, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Follow this link, body was found. Nothing mentioned about Greene Co. though?? http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2008/05/06/news/news2.txt

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Margarettsville on May 6, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Ricky Harris is in Stable Condition. He is still in ICU in Sentara in Norfolk. He was injuried very bad, He doesn't know that Ms. Hunter is dead they are afraid it may cause he a set back.

Posted by: anonymous Location: Rich Square on May 6, 2008 at 02:00 PM
I agree with the other comments. We need some up-dates on this issue. I understand it's election day across the state, but someone has been killed and your viewers need some answer. Please up-date us on this issue. Thanks

Editor's Note: We are on this and have received tips via comments. We want to make sure our facts are verified before posting an update.

Posted by: Friend Location: Jackson on May 6, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Nekia was found dead this morning in Rich Square. Her boyfriend is in serious condition in Norfolk. Garland Fisher has been arrested and is in Northampton County Jail

Posted by: Anonymous on May 6, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Sorry to say but she has been found cut up and the young man died

Posted by: Anonymous on May 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I HEARD THAT HERE BODY WAS FOUND IN AN ABANDEN BULIDING THIS MORING PLEASE LET ME KNOW IS THIS TRUE YOU ALSO HAVE THE WRONG AGE SHE IS 23 Editor's Note: Thank you for the information. We will certainly check it out. When you post, please use upper and lower case. Tx

Posted by: Anonymous on May 6, 2008 at 10:01 AM
well we hope ever things will be ok we love and miss here and hope shes ok

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Northampton Co on May 6, 2008 at 07:44 AM
What has happened with this story, are there any updates? I heard the vehicle has been found. Have they found the lady and how is Mr. Harris' condition. Do they have any suspects? Please keep us posted.

Posted by: mother of 3 Location: pink hill on May 5, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I sure hope she is okay and they find her soon.

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