Topline: Nicole Lopez, 21, was found dead at a Columbia County home, and detectives say she suffered blunt-force injuries and stab wounds during an altercation with her boyfriend.
Published: September 13, 2026 11:34 am ET
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Isaiah Campbell (via Columbia County Sheriff's Office)
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL — A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend, 21-year-old Nicole Lopez, was found dead at a home on NW Moore Road early Sept. 10.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office identified the defendant as Isaiah Campbell. According to News4JAX’s reporting on the investigation, deputies described Lopez’s death as the county’s second domestic violence-related death in roughly 12 hours.
Deputies arrived at approximately 4:19 a.m. Thursday after a 911 call reporting a dead woman. Campbell, whom authorities identified as the caller and Lopez’s boyfriend, let them into the home.
Campbell told dispatchers that Lopez had fallen and hit her head during a physical altercation and was no longer breathing. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead shortly after deputies arrived.
Detectives subsequently determined that Lopez had suffered blunt-force injuries and stab wounds during an altercation with Campbell earlier that night, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies detained Campbell at the scene. Detectives interviewed him before his arrest, and he was booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility on a murder charge. A judge ordered him held without bond.
Separate Killing Reported the Previous Afternoon
The sheriff’s office was also investigating a separate fatal shooting reported at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Deputies responding to a well-being check at a Columbia County apartment made several announcements, entered through an unlocked door and found 16-year-old Ashia Moore on the floor with a gunshot wound.
Moore, who was seven months pregnant, died from her injuries. The sheriff’s office said she had been visiting friends at the apartment before the killing.
Her 17-year-old boyfriend was identified as a person of interest and arrested on a charge of tampering with evidence. The report did not identify a murder charge against him. That investigation is separate from the case against Campbell.
Resources and Information
The sheriff’s office urged people experiencing domestic violence to seek help, noting that abuse can affect people of any age or background and can escalate without intervention. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available around the clock at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788. Local assistance is available through Another Way, Inc., at 866-875-7983.
Anyone with information about Lopez’s case can contact the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at 386-719-2005. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386-754-7099 or through its website.
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.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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19-Year-Old Charged With Killing Girlfriend in Columbia County
Nicole Lopez, 21, was found dead at a Columbia County home, and detectives say she suffered blunt-force injuries and stab wounds during an altercation with her boyfriend.
By Silvia Torres
Published: September 13, 2026 11:34 am ET
Isaiah Campbell (via Columbia County Sheriff's Office)
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL — A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend, 21-year-old Nicole Lopez, was found dead at a home on NW Moore Road early Sept. 10.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office identified the defendant as Isaiah Campbell. According to News4JAX’s reporting on the investigation, deputies described Lopez’s death as the county’s second domestic violence-related death in roughly 12 hours.
Deputies arrived at approximately 4:19 a.m. Thursday after a 911 call reporting a dead woman. Campbell, whom authorities identified as the caller and Lopez’s boyfriend, let them into the home.
Campbell told dispatchers that Lopez had fallen and hit her head during a physical altercation and was no longer breathing. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead shortly after deputies arrived.
Detectives subsequently determined that Lopez had suffered blunt-force injuries and stab wounds during an altercation with Campbell earlier that night, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies detained Campbell at the scene. Detectives interviewed him before his arrest, and he was booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility on a murder charge. A judge ordered him held without bond.
Separate Killing Reported the Previous Afternoon
The sheriff’s office was also investigating a separate fatal shooting reported at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Deputies responding to a well-being check at a Columbia County apartment made several announcements, entered through an unlocked door and found 16-year-old Ashia Moore on the floor with a gunshot wound.
Moore, who was seven months pregnant, died from her injuries. The sheriff’s office said she had been visiting friends at the apartment before the killing.
Her 17-year-old boyfriend was identified as a person of interest and arrested on a charge of tampering with evidence. The report did not identify a murder charge against him. That investigation is separate from the case against Campbell.
Resources and Information
The sheriff’s office urged people experiencing domestic violence to seek help, noting that abuse can affect people of any age or background and can escalate without intervention. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available around the clock at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788. Local assistance is available through Another Way, Inc., at 866-875-7983.
Anyone with information about Lopez’s case can contact the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at 386-719-2005. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386-754-7099 or through its website.
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.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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19-Year-Old Charged With Killing Girlfriend in Columbia County
Nicole Lopez, 21, was found dead at a Columbia County home, and detectives say she suffered blunt-force injuries and stab wounds during an altercation with her boyfriend.
By Silvia Torres
Published: September 13, 2026 11:34 am ET
Isaiah Campbell (via Columbia County Sheriff's Office)
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL — A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend, 21-year-old Nicole Lopez, was found dead at a home on NW Moore Road early Sept. 10.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office identified the defendant as Isaiah Campbell. According to News4JAX’s reporting on the investigation, deputies described Lopez’s death as the county’s second domestic violence-related death in roughly 12 hours.
Deputies arrived at approximately 4:19 a.m. Thursday after a 911 call reporting a dead woman. Campbell, whom authorities identified as the caller and Lopez’s boyfriend, let them into the home.
Campbell told dispatchers that Lopez had fallen and hit her head during a physical altercation and was no longer breathing. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead shortly after deputies arrived.
Detectives subsequently determined that Lopez had suffered blunt-force injuries and stab wounds during an altercation with Campbell earlier that night, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies detained Campbell at the scene. Detectives interviewed him before his arrest, and he was booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility on a murder charge. A judge ordered him held without bond.
Separate Killing Reported the Previous Afternoon
The sheriff’s office was also investigating a separate fatal shooting reported at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Deputies responding to a well-being check at a Columbia County apartment made several announcements, entered through an unlocked door and found 16-year-old Ashia Moore on the floor with a gunshot wound.
Moore, who was seven months pregnant, died from her injuries. The sheriff’s office said she had been visiting friends at the apartment before the killing.
Her 17-year-old boyfriend was identified as a person of interest and arrested on a charge of tampering with evidence. The report did not identify a murder charge against him. That investigation is separate from the case against Campbell.
Resources and Information
The sheriff’s office urged people experiencing domestic violence to seek help, noting that abuse can affect people of any age or background and can escalate without intervention. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available around the clock at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788. Local assistance is available through Another Way, Inc., at 866-875-7983.
Anyone with information about Lopez’s case can contact the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at 386-719-2005. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386-754-7099 or through its website.
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.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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