McDowell County -- August 27, 2026: Two Marion residents, 34-year-old Tiffany Adonnus Sydnor and 49-year-old Corey Terrell Tate, face felony incest charges in McDowell County following a report made by a family member to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. The charges were reported on August 27, 2026, stemming from an investigation into the alleged relationship.
According to the report, the family member contacted authorities on June 12, initiating the case. The subsequent investigation, led by Lt. Brown of the McDowell County Sheriff's Office, found that both Sydnor and Tate reportedly admitted to the accusation. Sydnor was identified as the niece and Tate as her biological uncle in the report.
Following the charges, Tiffany Adonnus Sydnor was issued a $50,000 secured bond. Corey Terrell Tate's bond was denied, as he was already incarcerated at the time of the charges.
Incest is classified as a felony offense in North Carolina, underscoring the serious nature of the criminal charges filed. The available information is limited to the initial report and the charges brought by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office; no details regarding court outcomes, pleas, or sentencing have been released.