Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Surf City Dispensary Murder
Charles Haywood, 26, of Holly Springs, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to the first-degree murder of Margaret "Nicky" Bracey, 42, in Surf City, NC. The murder occurred on August 24, 2022, during a…
Wilmington, NC, September 18, 2026 —
A Holly Springs man has received a life sentence without the possibility of parole following his guilty plea to the first-degree murder of Margaret “Nicky” Bracey in Surf City, North Carolina.
Charles Haywood, 26, entered his plea for the killing of Bracey, 42. The sentencing was handed down by the court. Information regarding the specific date of the sentencing hearing was not provided.
The murder took place on August 24, 2022. Authorities stated that the incident occurred during an attempted robbery at the Exotic Hemp Dispensary, where Bracey was employed at the time of her death.
Haywood, who is from Holly Springs, was officially charged in connection with the death. The investigation into the events of August 24, 2022, led to Haywood’s arrest and subsequent legal proceedings.
Margaret Bracey was identified as the victim. She was 42 years old and was working at the Exotic Hemp Dispensary when the fatal encounter occurred. Details about Bracey’s life or role within the community were not detailed in the provided information.
The circumstances leading up to the murder involved a robbery attempt, according to the information released. The legal proceedings concluded with Haywood’s guilty plea to first-degree murder, resulting in the maximum sentence of life imprisonment without parole.
Further details concerning the investigation, specific sequence of events during the robbery attempt, or the contractor’s name were not publicly disclosed.
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