Sylva Man Charged with Murder

Sylva -- April 24, 2024:  Sylva Police Department confirmed the identity of the victim on April 9, 2024, in the recent suspicious death of 34-year-old Jessica Kirkland.

The incident occurred on Clayton Street in Sylva on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at around 12:31 am. 

The police investigation into Kirkland's death was as a homicide. 

April 11, 2024, the Department released the following information" 

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation 

Public Assistance Still Requested --
Sylva Police File Murder Charge in Recent Homicide Investigation.

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Sylva Police Department filed one count of Felony Murder in connection with the recent death of Jessica Kirkland. This investigation began on April 7, 2024. The incident occurred on Clayton Street in Sylva.

The following person was arrested today and charged with one count of Felony Murder:
Jonathan Brian Motte
35 years old,
72 Royal Fern Drive
Sylva NC, 28779
No more details are available at this time, this case is still under investigation.

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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