📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina A 45-year-old North Carolina man wanted on multiple serious charges involving sexual offenses against a child and child abuse has been found dead near Salem Lake. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, Ryan Grey Hunter, 45, of Asheboro, was discovered deceased along a trail at Salem Lake on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after a citizen contacted authorities. Investigators later learned that Hunter was wanted by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, which had issued a lookout notice for him just one day before his body was discovered. ⚖️ COURT DOCUMENTS REVEAL SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS According to court records, Hunter was wanted on charges including: 🔴 Felony indecent liberties with a child 🔴 Incest 🔴 First-degree forcible rape 🔴 First-degree statutory sex offense involving a child under 13 🔴 Felony child abuse Authorities reported that the alleged offenses dated from 2014 through 2025. One arrest warrant alleged that Hunter deprived a 17-year-old family member of food, shelter, and necessary physical care, resulting in emotional injury. 🚨 WHAT POLICE ARE SAYING ABOUT HIS DEATH Winston-Salem police stated that there is currently no indication of foul play in Hunter’s death, and investigators are not searching for suspects. The information released did not establish an official cause of death. Hunter died before the pending criminal allegations could be resolved in court. ⚖️ IMPORTANT: These were criminal allegations and pending charges. Hunter had not been convicted of these offenses. 💬 WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? This case raises questions about the allegations, the investigation, and what happens when a suspect dies before facing trial. Should investigations into serious child abuse allegations continue even after the accused person dies, particularly when victims and families may still be seeking answers? 👇 Share your thoughts respectfully. 📰 Source: WFMY News 2, reporting by Jah’I Selassie, updated October 14, 2026, citing Winston-Salem police and court records. #PettyNDeadly #TrueCrimeNews #NorthCarolinaNews #ChildAbuseAwareness #WinstonSalem - @petty.n.deadly