Topline: Police determined Gomez was allegedly assaulted and killed at Brewton’s home before she was left in the field on Gumtree Road.
Published: February 4, 2025 8:00 am ET
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James Brewton (via Forsyth County Detention Center)
DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — Authorities say a man has been taken into custody on first-degree murder charges after a woman was found dead in an open field in North Carolina.
Deputies responded to the 1700 block of Gumtree Road in Davidson County, North Carolina, in reference to an individual lying in a field on Saturday, February 1, 2025, according to a news release.
When deputies arrived, the individual was pronounced deceased. She was later identified as Juana Gomez, 39, of Winston-Salem, NC.
It was determined that the female victim had been murdered and placed in an open field, police said.
Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify and locate the scene of the murder that occurred as well as the suspect.
Investigators “worked throughout the night on the investigation,” and subsequently charged 56-year-old James Brewton, of Winston Salem, NC, with fist-degree murder.
Police said the suspect and victim were known to each other.
WYFF reported that police determined Gomez was allegedly assaulted and killed at Brewton’s home before she was left in the field on Gumtree Road.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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James Brewton (via Forsyth County Detention Center)
DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — Authorities say a man has been taken into custody on first-degree murder charges after a woman was found dead in an open field in North Carolina.
Deputies responded to the 1700 block of Gumtree Road in Davidson County, North Carolina, in reference to an individual lying in a field on Saturday, February 1, 2025, according to a news release.
When deputies arrived, the individual was pronounced deceased. She was later identified as Juana Gomez, 39, of Winston-Salem, NC.
It was determined that the female victim had been murdered and placed in an open field, police said.
Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify and locate the scene of the murder that occurred as well as the suspect.
Investigators “worked throughout the night on the investigation,” and subsequently charged 56-year-old James Brewton, of Winston Salem, NC, with fist-degree murder.
Police said the suspect and victim were known to each other.
WYFF reported that police determined Gomez was allegedly assaulted and killed at Brewton’s home before she was left in the field on Gumtree Road.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead in Open Field
Police determined Gomez was allegedly assaulted and killed at Brewton’s home before she was left in the field on Gumtree Road.
By Jacob Charles
Published: February 4, 2025 8:00 am ET
James Brewton (via Forsyth County Detention Center)
DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — Authorities say a man has been taken into custody on first-degree murder charges after a woman was found dead in an open field in North Carolina.
Deputies responded to the 1700 block of Gumtree Road in Davidson County, North Carolina, in reference to an individual lying in a field on Saturday, February 1, 2025, according to a news release.
When deputies arrived, the individual was pronounced deceased. She was later identified as Juana Gomez, 39, of Winston-Salem, NC.
It was determined that the female victim had been murdered and placed in an open field, police said.
Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify and locate the scene of the murder that occurred as well as the suspect.
Investigators “worked throughout the night on the investigation,” and subsequently charged 56-year-old James Brewton, of Winston Salem, NC, with fist-degree murder.
Police said the suspect and victim were known to each other.
WYFF reported that police determined Gomez was allegedly assaulted and killed at Brewton’s home before she was left in the field on Gumtree Road.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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