Mistrial Declared in David Prevatte Murder Case After Jury Misconduct Allegations

Wilmington, NC, October 16, 2026 —

A mistrial was declared in the David Prevatte murder case in Pender County, North Carolina, after allegations of jury misconduct, including juror threats and discussions of evidence from outside the case. The matter is now heading toward a retrial.

The defense is considering a motion to move the case to another venue, citing extensive publicity. The available information does not say whether such a motion has been filed or whether a court has ruled on one.

Details about the alleged threats, the discussions of outside evidence and how the allegations came to light were not provided. The information also does not identify the judge’s explanation for declaring a mistrial or say whether any juror faced consequences.

No date for the mistrial declaration or schedule for a retrial was provided. The specific charges and other details of the case were also not included in the summary. As a result, the next procedural steps, including any decision on a venue change, remain unspecified.

The known development is that the original proceedings ended in a mistrial amid the misconduct allegations, while the case is expected to proceed toward a new trial. Further information about the allegations, the court’s actions and the retrial timetable was not available.

Story summarized from the original created by Kamy Smelser on www.wwaytv3.com, see more information here.