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Statement of Facts: B
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Last Revised • July 2, 2026
This section examines publicly available information relating to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, including documented evidence room deficiencies, chain-of-custody concerns, public corruption involving former Sheriff Bobby Medford, and the department's involvement in the investigation of the Defendant's case.
The materials collected here provide context for the allegations discussed in the Supplemental Motion and the handling of evidence during the investigation.
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01Evidence Room Audit
Review of the 2006 Buncombe County evidence room audit and its findings concerning inventory control, missing evidence, and chain-of-custody failures.
Public Corruption Investigation
Overview of the federal investigation, indictment, and conviction of former Sheriff Bobby Medford and related public corruption findings.
BCSD Involvement in the Defendant's Case
Discussion of the Sheriff's Department's participation in the crime scene investigation and unanswered questions regarding evidence handling.
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