New Pix In Hunt For Killer Of UNC Student

Police: New Photo Shows Suspect Using Victim's ATM Card In Convenience Store

(CBS/AP)  Police in Chapel Hill say they have found additional surveillance photos of the suspect in the slaying of University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson.

Chapel Hill Police Chief Brian Curran said Monday that detectives now have a photo of the suspect attempting to use Carson's ATM card at a convenience store.

Curran said the subject of that photo appears to be the same young man seen in two ATM surveillance photos released on Saturday. In those photos, the suspect is seen in a baseball cap and hooded sweat shirt driving a sport utility vehicle that may be Carson's Toyota Highlander. Detectives also believe a dark shape in the photo is a male passenger in the rear seat.

"We have been exploring ways to enhance the quality of this photo in an effort to learn more about this person," police said in a statement.

The photo clearly shows the driver of the SUV, who is wearing what appears to be a Houston Astros hat. Police Chief Brian Curran said Monday the hat could be a sign the still-unidentified suspect is a gang member.

"That's always been a possible scenario," Curran said.

Carson, 22, of Athens, Ga., was found last week lying on a street about a mile from campus. She had been shot several times, including once in the right temple. Police have said they believe she was the victim of a random act.

Curran played down speculation that Carson might have been in the back seat of the SUV - perhaps held at gunpoint - when the pictures were taken.

He said, "We've seen nothing to indicate that she is. We are not operating on that theory now," reports CBS affiliate WRAL. “I do not see her in the car.”

Officers recovered Carson's cell phone about 1-1/2 miles from the scene of her death, according to search warrants. Sprint Nextel helped police find the phone near a shopping center located on the main road that runs between Chapel Hill and Durham.

Police also retrieved Carson's laptop and memory cards from her campus office, according to the warrants. Investigators were using those, along with bank and phone records, to re-create the final hours of Carson's life.

Her SUV was found the day after her death, a few blocks from her home, but police said this weekend they have yet to locate her wallet or keys. Police have not said when the surveillance photos were taken or the exact location of the ATM machine, saying only it is in Chapel Hill.

Police said Monday they received a number of tips after releasing the photos on Saturday. The school's Board of Trustees, of which Carson was a member, has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in her death.

Crime Stoppers received more than 200 calls since the photos were released Saturday morning, Curran said.

Police said they received tips from the public throughout the weekend and were following those, but had not yet identified the man or men in the surveillance photos.

"It's circulating on Facebook and stuff, too," UNC student Luke Eldridge said. "There's Facebook groups about it, so hopefully someone will see it and call."

Photography expert William E. Mathis enhanced the color of the original black-and-white images for The Raleigh Chronicle in hopes of assisting in the investigation. Mathis said he noticed a dark spot in the photo and determined that it was the shadow of another person in the vehicle.

Orange County District Attorney Jim Woodall said Monday that the quality of the surveillance photos was especially high.

"This image is especially good; it's better than most that I see," Woodall said. "And I know they're hoping, and I certainly hope that it generates some leads, and I believe it is generating leads."

Woodall urged Chapel Hill residents to take precautions in the wake of the killing, although he expressed confidence that the case would be solved.

Investigators believe that Carson's killer, at some point, had access to her SUV, which was found a day after her death about a mile from the crime scene. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the SUV on Wednesday or Thursday. The Highlander's Georgia license plate is AIV-6690.

Investigators still have no motive in the shooting death of Carson and urged individuals to call police at 919-968-2760 or Crime Stoppers at 919-942-7515. Callers can remain anonymous if they wish.

Woodall said he hoped the $25,000 reward offered by the UNC Board of Trustees would "encourage" someone to come forward with information.

[omega39-2009]

Hmmmmm. Photo number 5 above shows police making an arrest but no mention of an arrest appears in the story.

[jetlizhan]

omega39 -
photo #5 is the guy that murdered the auburn university student, i think his name is courtney lockhart

[luvny-2009]

I have a good idea. Once they get the other scum bag put the 2 murders in the electric chair together and have them hold hands and let them sit there for hours wondering when they are going to die.

[tbweb]

A North Carolina newspaper reports that police now think a second person may have been in the vehicle driven by a man they say was trying to use Eve Carson''s ATM card.

This highlights what I have been saying all along, its important to wait until all the facts are in! I support Capital Punishment, but its important to get it right, punish the right person(s)! Rushing to judgment and punishment and getting it wrong is worst than the crime itself!

[luvny-2009]

tbweb...well said.

[harlemhood1]

umm...black killers, young white women, that never happens. Can''t these cowards take on a white man? where is Jesse Jackson? OJ? Mike Tyson? Marion Berry? Al Sharpton? Obamas mama? mus be an injustice here, someone betta get out da folks

[luvny-2009]

www.wral.com a good site for updates

[taylor2124]

harlemhood1 , don''t you understand? It''s only racism or injustice when a white man hurts or kills a black man or woman. When it happens the other way around, it''s simply just another crime and we must treat it that way. You see, it''s impossible for black people to be racist. None of them have a racist bone in thier body. Rather, they are the "victims", you see. And if they commit a crimes, it is because they are lashing out because they have been victims,and they are just trying to correct an "injustice". You see how clear it is now?

[omega39-2009]

Posted by jetlizhan

Oh I see, thanks.....

[taylor2124]

All the cops gotta do is, when they find these guys(and I assure you, they will), they need to "shoot them while trying to escape". Yep, all these guys got to do is run away from the cops and boom boom boom. I think the cops can figure this out, wink wink.

[taylor2124]

Simplemind2 , ahhh you need to be enlightened. You see, the victim is a white woman. The person in the photo is a young black male. Therefore, that man could not have involved. What is more likely is, an hour before she was killed(by a white, middle-aged, affluent professor; or at least, that''s what Hollywood would have told us), she gave her car keys and purse to her friend Jenny. Jenny needed some cash to buy a pizza, so she asked her study mate, Grover, a black male, to go get some $. She handed him Eve''s keys and purse, and voila, we get this photo. It all makes sense now.

[rukindr]

harlemhood1 , don''''t you understand? It''''s only racism or injustice when a white man hurts or kills a black man or woman. When it happens the other way around, it''''s simply just another crime and we must treat it that way. You see, it''''s impossible for black people to be racist. None of them have a racist bone in thier body. Rather, they are the "victims", you see. And if they commit a crimes, it is because they are lashing out because they have been victims,and they are just trying to correct an "injustice". You see how clear it is now?

Dude, are you serious? You''re being sarcastic right?

[simpleguy234]

hey there harlemhood...Ok Jesse Jackson and good ole Sharpton are some racist pigs, but why you gotta say Obamas mama.....you just shot down your whole argument by proving you are just as bad as them....one bad apple doesnt mean the whole tree is bad. And I know some blacks will be pissed that I compared them to apples.....get over it.....aww shat I just dug a hole........

[cusefanjapan]

Gee.....a GDFN. What a surprise.

Posted by easeup at 11:37
Gee, an uneducated racist clown. No surprise.

[marceleaves]

WOW, it is totally amazing that in this day and time all you guys can talk about is race. You are yourself racist. Yes it looks like a black guy did it. If he did it was senseless and he should be executed"in Jail". But lets not forget the Serial Killer In West Pam Florida. Lets not forget the 3 cop killers in south florida, how about the petifiles - over 2000 are white. how about the murdered children in the US in the last year. Oh yeah i think that there was 1 black serial killer. ALL WHITE!! don''t throw stones at glass houses!

[rkkirch]

Given the clarity of these photos there is no way someone has not recognized this individual and when he is caught, there should be no deals for him or the people hiding him like the one they gave to the guy who killed the hiker. These people do not deserve to live and then maybe others will have second thoughts.

[sasi1-2009]

I agree that race isn''t the issue here. The issue is getting the perpetrator off the streets permanently. Blacks are definitely not the only ones who commit crimes in this country. There are more blacks in prison per capita than whites, but that figure might be out of proportion since many times blacks seem to be targeted by police. Look how many blacks have been freed from prison due to DNA technology! The truth of the matter is that illegal Mexicans do more crimes in this country (by % of race) than blacks ever thought of doing. Whites seem to pick their crimes -- serial murderers & child molesters among others. That doesn''t speak well of the white race, now does it? We are all in this together, so we need to work together to decrease our crime rates. Pay attention to what happens around you, and be prepared to help your fellow man!

[luigi999-2009]

Bring back the electric chair.

[easeup-2009]

"Gee, an uneducated racist clown. No surprise.

Posted by cusefanjapan at 12:05 PM : Mar 10, 2008"

Yeah I guess you need an education to know that blacks commit way more violent crimes than anyone else.

[baldingq]

Did I hear of a law allowing students and professors carrying guns? When that happens, I drop out. Of course, I carry a 200,000 volt taser. At least, the box says it has 200,000 volts. LOL.

[cusefanjapan]

This is what you get when you allow BLAK SCUM INTO A COLLEGE!!!!!1

DIVERSITY AT ITS BEST!!!!!

Posted by racisthonkey at 12:22 PM
Well, at least you are true to your name. But I disagree with your post. This is what you get because you didn''t diversify when you should have...back before the wounds of slavery took root.

[cusefanjapan]

"Gee, an uneducated racist clown. No surprise.

Posted by cusefanjapan at 12:05 PM : Mar 10, 2008"

Yeah I guess you need an education to know that blacks commit way more violent crimes than anyone else.

Posted by easeup at 12:24 PM
As we used to say in my neighborhood, you started it. Whites committed the most violent crimes for CENTURIES on 5 continents. The blood spilled in the past is coming back to plague the present and future.

[joesaintlou]

Hate crime! Bring Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson into the mix. They''ll fix it.

[dansmith34]

SimpleMind2, stop using/writing/typing so many variations/synonyms/options for each word. I feel like i''m taking a multiple choice exam reading your comments. do you understand/get it/comprehend you weirdo/loser/nutjob. SIMPLEmind? why don''t you write SIMPLE comments instead of trying to impress people/persons/readers/the audience that you can provide people with more than one word for each sentence. it''s annoying/irritating/stupid

[dansmith34]

Everyone commenting here either seems very intelligent or very stupid, no in between. some of the stupid comments should be punishable

[easeup-2009]

"Posted by easeup at 12:24 PM
As we used to say in my neighborhood, you started it. Whites committed the most violent crimes for CENTURIES on 5 continents. The blood spilled in the past is coming back to plague the present and future.

Posted by cusefanjapan at 12:30 PM : Mar 10, 2008"

So you can always just sit back & blame oppression 100''s of years ago for your problems. That''s just plain LAZY!

Bill Cosby at least has the brains to blame young girls having unwanted pregnancies, fathers taking off instead of raising these kids, which results in angry hate-filled young people.

But go ahead & blame big, bad whitey--it sure is a lot easier than looking into the mirror.

[dlmommyx3]

In reference to comment by marceleaves....It doesn''t matter if its a random crime as they put it or a serial killer...Whether serial killers are white or black... KILL once or twice your are still just that..A KILLER. Stop keeping score and get to the issue...An Eye for an Eye...People get a slap on the wrist too many times and are repeat offenders. First offense should be the only offense.

[dlmommyx3]

In reference to comment by marceleaves....It doesn''t matter if its a random crime as they put it or a serial killer...Whether serial killers are white or black... KILL once or twice your are still just that..A KILLER. Stop keeping score and get to the issue...An Eye for an Eye...People get a slap on the wrist too many times and are repeat offenders. First offense should be the only offense.

[cusefanjapan]

Easeup, I''m not blaming white people for anything. I''m telling it like it is. Just like your comment about blacks being responsible for the most violent crime. Did I disagree? I just told you the truth right back. I think you also need to look in the mirror. Your group is not innocent by any stretch of the imagination. I don''t want anything from whites except a fair shake if you are involved in dealing with me. I don''t hate you nor have I ever killed any of you so don''t implicate all of us whenever a black person commits a crime. There''s no need for racial slurs or hate-filled posts. But we always get implicated and there are always racial slurs and hate-filled posts and I get enraged reading them so I respond in kind. When pushed you will undoubtedly push back.

[tigerro]

Simple question: What''s news?

In Jan and Feb, 47 people were murdered in Philadelphia, 85% or more were minorities. Over 30 were gunshot deaths. Notice:

No Google news spread.
No sorrowful tales.
No front page story.

Two college caucasian girls and (Auburn and UNC) are murdered (with condolences to the families because their losses are real, however)... its big news.

Bottom line? People report what they believe people want to read about. And they are probably right. Notice how they seldom (never?) report the stories of the minorities in murders unless :
1. they did the murdering or
2. murders were in-mass and there happened to be minorities included.

Why? I can only surmise that the "majority" just... dont... care.

So what really IS news? I feel for these families, but do you guys have any idea how many funerals there were in (lets just say) East coast cities since valentines day? Crimes like this are not racial crimes. They are crimes enacted between the haves, and the have-nots. And many readers and decision makers in our "society" care only if the victim(s) looks like them.

So I ask again: what''s news?

[crick1452]

So I ask again: what''''s news?

Posted by tigerro at 01:08 PM : Mar 10, 2008
======================
That it happened on college campuses. A place parents PAY to send their children away to--for education, for preparation for life. A place where they are SUPPOSED to be SAFE. A random killing on a college campus raises the fear level sky high in the parents of the millions of college students across the U.S.

[voicemania]

Tigerro,
You know why it''s news.
This was the beautiful, intelligent president of the student body of a major university who was murdered in cold blood by a stranger.
Why do you have to make it a story about racial bias in the news?
How many of your 85% minority murder victims in Philadelphia fit the profile of innocent victim?
How many were studying pre-med in college?
Maybe you can get me the lowdown on that.

[flaggb]

As they sit in prison the rest of their lives, I imagine the killers of these girls will be able to justify their savageness by blaming everybody but themselves. I think potential parents should be required to show responsibility and get a license before they are allowed to have children that they will not capable of raising responsibly. Just like driving, fishing or owning a dog.

[flaggb]

As they sit in prison the rest of their lives, I imagine the killers of these girls will be able to justify their savageness by blaming everybody but themselves. I think potential parents should be required to show responsibility and get a license before they are allowed to have children that they will not capable of raising responsibly. Just like driving, fishing or owning a dog.

An Open Letter To The Person Who Killed Eve Carson:

I am monitoring the news online to see if you''ve been apprehended yet. At this moment, it appears that you are still hiding.

But you can''t hide from God. He knows who you are and He knows what you did.

There is no confirmed proof that you are the same person that is shown in the photograph. But it doesn''t matter now. God knows what you look like.

He doesn''t look at your mortal body. He sees clear into your ruined soul.

And you can run from everybody else, but you''ll never escape His final decision.

Go on...switch vehicles, create a fake ID, pitch the hat, change your clothes and brag to your buddies. You''ll never escape the truth.

And the truth is: You destroyed YOURSELF when you shot and killed Eve Carson.

You have no power. You are nothing but a lying FOOL.

You took Eve''s mortal existence away from this Earth, but I am convinced that she went straight into the loving arms of angels.

Dance with YOUR DEMONS now. Lie to yourself. But know THIS: After you take YOUR last breath, there will be no one left to hide behind when God sends you straight to HELL.

[This is an edited version of the post in my blog: "Ruthie In The Sky."]

[marceleaves]

You guys are funny. It''s not about race it''s about murder!! Lets real those murders were senseless and stupid and black or white they should be executed. But all of you sitting in your chairs with your racist comments just need to go turn on the television an look. It is what it is, they highlight the affluent and everyone else are nothing. What about the four college kids shot in New Jersey. were they too bad people. Or the girl found in the trash in New York, Or the girl that has not been found in Philly. She was 8 i think. The truth is they show what they want! and racism is alive and thriving as you guys so verify. I have four daughters black or white is someone kills one i want them to pay!! bottom line.

Just be fair! Oh yeah and who said this was a college where parents are paying for their kid to go to school. Tell VA Tech, Norhtern Ill, and the 5 other colleges that have seen murder. I don''t see a black man shooting. I see a man!!!

[jjarden]

It is just unbelievable to me how violent crime is progressing in America. These two absolutely lovely girls have been struck down by uneducated thugs in need on money. Does anyone think that this NOT about Economics? It most definitely IS about Economics...Crime is an Economic Indicator...and these were robberies that turned into Murder...If people didn''t feel the need to rob, these kinds of Murders would not happen...so remember that all you Ayn Rand Capitalists who want unrestricted Capitlasm and think Socialism is an EVIL word. Don;t get me wrong...these thugs should be put to death...fast...and I''m all for a Public Beheading with a Rusty Axe on the town common...but we have to get SMART about this and understand WHY these robberies and violent crimes are taking place, and make adjustments to our Economic System and Society. These two gorgeous and intelligent girls deserve better, and we can honor them by restructuring our economic and judicial systems so that people no longer feel the need to steal from others who they subsequently gun down...it IS DOABLE.

[tigerro]

Hmm... the responses were focused on: "we spend money so its more important" "she was premed so its more important" "its all drug dealing murders so there is no comparison"
I read the news. Know the city? Which pocket of violence do u think ISNT near a university? What about the women who were raped/killed having nothing 2 do with the gang/drug violence. No CBS news.com spread. At least 1 was a student. Does she count less b/c she wasnt student body pres? If drugs may be involved,, then there are no innocents? Do u think that the idiots who killed that poor girl in UNC were more apt 2 use the $ they tried 2 steal 2 buy textbooks or drugs? This isnt taking away from the : "that''s horrible" from these stories. Not my focus. But 2 argue the idea that there IS bias going on in the news reported, is in fact, exactly the point. Of course people dont want 2 read that;Yet I suppose the same people who dont, dont want 2 hear about the news being referenced. Yes, horrible stories, but it NOT b/c it happened at UNC/AU instead of LocalCollegeA. Its not horrible b/c it happened where "people pay money & expect 2 be safe" b/c violence @ schools happens, even public schools. The last time I checked, people PAY taxes for those 2.. It''s horrible b/c violence against the innocent is horrible & the lost potential is horrid. But no less if that potential is "just" someone who is the first in their family 2 go 2 school rather than someone who is planning on being a doctor.

[geecee827]

What goes through the minds of murderers when they make the choice to shoot and take a life? Do they actually think they won''t get caught? Are they so stupid that they think they can get money from an ATM without the PIN code? And, even if they could, is a few hundred dollars worth the life they just took? What a sick society we have. And I blame the prevalence of guns without a doubt. These degenerate punks kill each other in drive-bys on a daily basis and don''t give a *** about the shame, the disgrace and indelible stains they are putting on their own neighborhoods and families. They live life from hour to hour with no plans of a future. Evidently, prison doesn''t scare them or they wouldn''t commit the crimes that they do. Maybe if we took away the common denominator - the almighty GUN - society wouldn''t have to concern itself any longer with these creatures. A gun is often called the great equalizer - sure, it can allow a 4-year-old child to make your knees weak if he points a loaded gun at you, or if a 90-year-old woman does the same, you get the same effect. So, a gun can seem mighty powerful in the hands of anyone who holds it. For some reason, these street thugs think it makes them bigger and badder than they really are. But what is so big and bad about killing a defenseless young woman? Just so sick. Our society totally disgusts me more and more each day as I continue to hear about these senseless acts of murder by GUNS.

[baptox]

guyfrompa45, the "they" to whom you refer as "killing each other off left and right" includes many innocent, poor people, many of them young people, caught in the crossfire. These young people are loved by their families, have lots of potential and are, like Eve Carson, murdered just as their lives are beginning to take off.

That our media and popular culture tends to focus primarily on upper-middle class white girls who are killed by young black men is what is angering many people.

Yes, Eve Carson''s death was a tragedy and deserves a lot of attention. She was an amazing young woman. But given her focus on and service to the poor of the world, she would probably be the first to say that her life was no more important than anyone else''s.

Let''s let Eve''s life be an example to all of us to live fully, revere life, do good whenever possible and respect all.

[crick1452]

Just be fair! Oh yeah and who said this was a college where parents are paying for their kid to go to school. Tell VA Tech, Norhtern Ill, and the 5 other colleges that have seen murder. I don''''t see a black man shooting. I see a man!!!

Posted by marceleaves at 01:42 PM : Mar 10, 2008
======================
Yes, just to be fair, you need to apologize to me after you have gone back and read the context of my post and what it was in response to. It was in response to a quote that said "why is this news?" And my response had nothing to do about race nor discounted in any way the other college murders YOU mention which also got huge media coverage--for the same reason. Parents expect their children to be in a safe environment at college. No parent I know would pay to send their child into an UNSAFE environment. Exact meaning. Exact context. Exactly what I said.

[rohink-2009]

baptox

Every human life is important. How many people do you think are murdered on any given day? The media chooses what stories to print. Most stories come from Rueters or the Associated Press. They choose what we read. Don''t think they don''t have an agenda. They live to stir the pot, and we are letting them.

[toolmangler-2009]

One mans opinion: The biggest crime of all of this is, Crime can be stopped, The government does not ''want'' it stopped. If they stop crime then they will not be able to justify the "HUGE" budget that is dragging this country down. War can be stopped, "No one wants it stopped, unless they have a stake (family) involved in the fighting" there is nothing that can withstand the will of the ''people'' if they really mean what they say. because Soldiers are ''people'' also. they will resist the intent of the people just so long, then they start questioning their leaders. Crime is "BIG BUSINESS". BIG BUSINESS is translated as the precurser to "BIG BROTHER". If crime and war are stopped, they lose. The drug lords will be out of a job if Crime is stopped. Health care will be more affordable if crime stops, Ghettos will dissapear if crime stops. The Stars are in our grasp if crime stops. GOD would be happy if crime stopped. It will but not yet, so hunker down boys, and dig in for the long haul, man is to greedy and stupid to stop crime/war.

[call_onjesus]

2nd Suspect In Slaying Of UNC Student? As the title suggests the one or more individuals had no direction for their lives. They randomly went out and killed themselves a person. They were never taught about taking responsibility for their own actions. They could have reached out for the Lords love to guide them. As it is they only wanted self! The death penalty finalizes a murderer%u2019s earthly decision! To take a life brings consequences, their comeupins. It also gives the killer time to get right before his maker. Thus there is an end to this life but grace to find the Lord before the next. See it%u2019s that simple! A murderer%u2019s core being is bent on self! To take a life at random is hideous! The Mother and Father of this girl are at this time grief stricken. My heart and prayers for them is that Gods love for them will see them through this !

[ekucrew]

Just an opinion... the reward is not high enough yet for anyone that recognizes this guy to rat him out for the $$$.

[crick1452]

Just an opinion... the reward is not high enough yet for anyone that recognizes this guy to rat him out for the $$$.

Posted by ekucrew at 03:31 PM : Mar 10, 2008
===============
Probably true. I''ve been wondering why someone hasn''t ''ratted him out.'' Surely, there are people who know who he is who are interested in seeing justice done just for the sake of doing the right thing!

[displeased]

Parents expect their children to be in a safe environment at college. No parent I know would pay to send their child into an UNSAFE environment.
Posted by crick1452

That''s true, but you can''t predict when and where violence will occur. The responsibility lies on the students to avoid dangerous situations.

[crick1452]

That''''s true, but you can''''t predict when and where violence will occur. The responsibility lies on the students to avoid dangerous situations.
--------------------
True. By all accounts, this girl was not out drinking and partying, she was shot and killed in a wealthy neighborhood right off campus--she wasn''t over in Durham in ''the hood'', etc. IMHO, this is why this has received so much media attention--because it was a girl doing all the right things in a relatively safe college town--every parent''s worst nightmare--that they will raise a good, hardworking child, pay to send him to a ''safe'' college, teach him to avoid ''bad situations'' and then--a totally random killing.

[lochlan-2009]

It''s just a matter of time with this guy. We''ll get him, especially if he was in the truck.

[offtheback]

Yeah I guess you need an education to know that blacks commit way more violent crimes than anyone else.
Posted by easeup

Beautiful use of the English language.
Possibly you should obtain "way more" education before attempting to converse with the grown-ups.