Homicide Investigation


UPDATE AS OF MARCH 6, 2019


3/6/2019 @ 1:00 AM Kenneth Earl Allen (37) of 207 Rascob Rd. Sanford NC was arrested at 306 McIver St. in Sanford. (Vacant) Allen was charged with the murder of Norma Smith Brown which occurred at her residence of 143 Polly Ln. Sanford NC on March 3rd, 2019.
Lee County Sheriff Detectives, acting on a tip from the public, which lead them to evidence in the case and Allen.
Allen was charged with 1st degree murder, 1st degree burglary, robbery w/ a dangerous weapon, larceny of a motor vehicle and possessing stolen goods; he was held under no bond.

Allen will have a 1st appearance in Lee County Court this morning.


March 3, 2019

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at 143 Polly Ln. Sanford. Deputies were called to that location at 7:54 PM after a family member found Norma Smith Brown (80) of that address, deceased. This is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone having information on this case is urged to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 919-775-5531 or the tip line 919-718-4477.

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