**Breaking News: A Case So Gruesome It Traumatised Police**
In a shocking and harrowing case that has left police traumatized, 19-year-old Mary Collins was brutally murdered by those she considered friends. The incident unfolded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 28, 2020, when Mary was lured to an apartment by her former boyfriend, Lavi Fam, and a woman named Kelly Lavy, who had become obsessed with her. What began as a seemingly innocent gathering quickly spiraled into a nightmare.
Mary, who faced significant challenges due to a chromosomal disorder, was targeted by Lavi and Kelly, who drugged her with Xanax and MDMA, rendering her vulnerable. As she slipped in and out of consciousness, they subjected her to unimaginable torture, stabbing her 157 times and inflicting horrific injuries, all while recording their sadistic actions. The brutality was so extreme that seasoned officers reported feeling sickened by the scene.
After the murder, the perpetrators attempted to conceal their crime. They stuffed Mary’s body inside a mattress and attempted to clean the apartment, but their efforts were futile. Surveillance footage from the apartment complex was destroyed, complicating the investigation. Despite red flags raised by Mary’s family, police initially treated her disappearance as a low-risk missing person case.
It wasn’t until a witness came forward with chilling details that the investigation gained momentum. On April 4, police discovered Mary’s body, wrapped in plastic and duct tape, hidden beneath the mattress. The crime scene revealed a bloody knife and other evidence linking the suspects to the murder.
Lavi, Kelly, and accomplice James have been arrested and charged with kidnapping and murder, while a fourth suspect, America, faces charges for her role as an accessory. Kelly has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a controversial plea deal, angering Mary’s family, who are now advocating for justice through their nonprofit, “Mary’s Voice.” As the legal proceedings continue, the community grapples with the horror of this senseless act of violence.