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Man charged with murder in Catawba County to appear in court today

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A man arrested for a Catawba County murder is expected to face a judge Friday.

According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a disturbance at a home on Mountain Grove Road around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night.

Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman, 42-year-old Candy Annette Stacks, with critical injuries.

Deputies said both victims were taken to an area hospital, where Stacks would later die.

At the scene, 32-year-old Brent Allen Dingess was arrested in connection with this case.

He was charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of murder, according to deputies.

Deputies said Dingess remains in custody without bond and will make his first court appearance today.


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