ABC 20/20 to Air Faith Hedgepeth Murder Case Special
The upcoming episode explores the 2012 death of a UNC-Chapel Hill student and the eventual conviction of her killer.
Chapel Hill Crime News
Sex Crimes
Jury Convicts Man in 2012 Faith Hedgepeth Murder
A jury found Miguel Salguero Olivares guilty of first-degree murder and rape in the death of a UNC Chapel Hill student.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Should local police agencies be allowed to automatically share surveillance data with other law enforcement?
UNC Police Ended Automatic Camera Data Sharing
The department disabled a data-sharing feature of its Flock camera network following concerns over potential misuse.
Accidents
Live Poll
Do you feel safe from reckless driving incidents in your local community?
Driver Crashed Vehicle Into Chapel Hill Home
A vehicle struck a residence on McMaster Street in Chapel Hill early Sunday morning.
Crime — General
Trial Continued for Faith Hedgepeth Murder Case
The 2026 murder trial of Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares entered its second week in Durham County Superior Court.
Violence
UNC Shooter Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A judge ruled Tailei Qi not guilty for the 2023 murder of Zijie Yan after finding him mentally unfit at the time of the act.
