Tales From the Underworld — Authentic True Crime

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Nearly A Decade After Her Murder, A Suspect Has Been Named In the Killing of UNC Student Faith Hedgepeth
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Nearly A Decade After Her Murder, A Suspect Has Been Named In the Killing of UNC Student Faith Hedgepeth

In 2012, University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth was brutally murdered, leaving family and friends searching for answers. A decade later, some of those answers are starting to be revealed

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Dec 19, 2023
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Faith Hedgepeth, a promising junior at the University of North Carolina, embarked on a trajectory of academic excellence and community engagement that came to an abrupt and tragic end in 2012. As a biology major with aspirations of becoming a pediatrician or elementary school teacher, Faith's vibrant personality and dedication to helping others defined her life.

Hailing from the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, her Native American heritage added a distinctive layer to her identity. Faith's involvement in various programs, including her participation in the Native American Alpha Pi Omega sorority rush on the eve of her murder, underscored her commitment to both her studies and cultural roots.

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