The Monroe Police Department has confirmed the identities of two men dead in what's being investigated as a double homicide, as per a recent social media update. Matthew Charles Moody, 52, and James Curtis Wallace, 49, were found deceased in an apartment on the 2600 block of Nelda Drive in Monroe.
Responding to a welfare check at the request of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Monroe officers discovered the bodies around 12:00 a.m. on Friday. Their statement, revealed the arrest of 34-year-old Adam Latif Mercado in connection with the deaths. Mercado, a Monroe resident, is now facing charges for the murders.
With the investigation ongoing, detectives are vigorously exploring all leads associated with the case. Additional information will be disclosed as the investigation progresses, ensuring the integrity of the probe. Meanwhile, the Monroe Police Department have encouraged anyone with relevant details to step forward and contact them directly at 704-282-4700 or to reach out to Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600.
