Juror 3 Excused From David Prevatte Murder Trial After Misconduct Allegations

Wilmington, NC, October 15, 2026 —

Juror 3 was excused from the David Prevatte murder trial in Pender County, North Carolina, after allegations of misconduct during jury deliberations. The allegations included claims that the juror said they knew more than they could say and made comments about the defendant’s background.

The available information does not identify who raised the allegations or provide the court’s explanation for excusing the juror. It also does not specify when the juror was removed, whether the allegations were investigated, or what effect the removal had on the trial.

The claims concern conduct during deliberations, but the information provided does not establish that the alleged comments occurred or describe any findings by the court. The juror is identified only as Juror 3; no name or other identifying details were provided.

No further details were provided about the status of the trial after the juror’s excusal, including whether deliberations continued or whether any other action was taken. The information also does not include statements from the court, the defendant, attorneys or the juror.

As a result, the circumstances surrounding the excusal remain unclear based on the available account. The reported action is limited to Juror 3’s removal from the trial following the misconduct allegations, with the specific procedural reasoning and subsequent developments not provided.

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