In a hearing Tuesday in Moore County Superior Court, District Attorney Maureen Krueger announced that she is seeking the death penalty against the suspect in the murder of Aiyonna Barrett and her unborn child.
Brian Little, from Rockingham is charged with first degree murder and murder of an unborn child for the April 8, 2018 murder of Barrett, from Sanford, and her baby.
Brian Little charged with first degree murder and murder of an unborn child.
Barrett was found deceased with a gunshot wound in the head in a vehicle located on a dirt road off of South Gaines Street in Southern Pines.
Little was arrested nine days later. It is reported that Little was the father of the unborn baby.
Southern Pines Police Chief Bob Temme issued a statement in a news release after the arrest of Little.
“The immediate aftermath of a homicide is a time of confusion and intense emotion for everyone involved. I have the privilege of working with and supervising arguably, the best detectives, patrol officers, and dispatchers in the country who all were able to displace their emotions in the pursuit of justice for Aiyonna and her unborn child. We all grieve for the family and friends of Aiyonna and while we, at the Southern Pines Police Department, cannot return to this earth Aiyonna and her child, we can ensure that justice is served, and today, I believe we have done just that.”
District Attorney Krueger noted that there were multiple aggravating factors which could support death penalty.
Feature photo of Aiyonna Barrett at her baby shower on social media.
