Asheville Police identify victim in Friday morning homicide

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Press release from Asheville Police:

Asheville, NC (March 8, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are releasing the name of the decedent from Friday morning’s homicide, following next of kin notification.

Robert Earl Griggs (01/11/1952) has been identified as the man found deceased early this morning; next of kin has been notified.

Asheville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is continuing to investigate.

If anyone has more information about the case to call APD at (828) 252-1110 or anonymously share information by texting TIP2APD to 847411 or use the TIP2APD smartphone app.

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  1. Jeannie

    This 72 year old man was my brother in law. We are so heavy hearted over what happened to our family. How was this even possible at this “SAFE” facility?

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