Three People Charged in Murder of Monroe Woman

Union County -- March 21, 2023: Monday Three individuals who are connected to the murder
of Monroe resident Ms. Alison Thomas

were charged, according to detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office,  connection with the active, ongoing homicide investigation. It got its start as a missing person complaint on February 17, 2023. At this time, all three individuals are in police custody. The names of the suspects and the charges they are now being held on are as follows:

Union County Sheriff's Office:

- 51-year-old Michael Kasminoff of Monroe, NC was arrested earlier today and is currently in the Chesterfield County, SC Detention Center. Kasminoff is awaiting the service of multiple NC warrants for the offenses of First-Degree Murder,
First-Degree Kidnapping, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping. Kasminoff has received a “no bond” condition of release and will remain in custody pending extradition.
- 27-year-old Brandon Kisiah of Monroe, NC was arrested earlier today in the Union County area and has been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Kisiah’s conditions of release have not yet been set.
- 42-year-old Amanda Griffin of Monroe, NC was arrested earlier today in the Union County area and has also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Griffin’s conditions of release have not yet been set.

Once again, this is an active, ongoing investigation and additional criminal charges are likely. The UCSO continues to request that anyone with information pertaining to this matter contact our detectives by using one or more of the methods below. Those providing information may be eligible for up to a $5,000.00 reward through the Union County Crime Stoppers.
The UCSO extends our gratitude to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office for their
assistance in locating and arresting Kasminoff earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Ms. Thomas’ family as they mourn this tragic loss.

We will continue to provide updates to our community as information becomes eligible but no further information can be released at this time.
Union County Sheriff’s Office Contact Information:
- UCSO Main Office: (704)283-3789
- Union County Crime Stoppers: (704)283-5600

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

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