**Breaking News: Gruesome Murder of Mary Collins Shocks Community and Traumatizes Police**
In a harrowing case that has left the community reeling, 19-year-old Mary Collins was brutally murdered in a Charlotte, North Carolina apartment, leading to a chilling investigation that has traumatized law enforcement officials. Mary, who had battled significant health challenges throughout her life, was last seen on March 28, 2020, after being lured to the apartment of her supposed friends, Kelly Lavy and James Salero.
What began as a gathering quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Reports indicate that Lavy and Kelly drugged Mary with Xanax and MDMA, rendering her vulnerable and unable to defend herself. Horrifically, they, along with Salero, subjected her to a torture session that lasted hours, stabbing her 157 times while filming the gruesome act. Their depravity escalated as they also assaulted her, leaving her to bleed out in a bathtub.
In a shocking twist, when Mary’s family became concerned after her disappearance, Kelly and Lavy manipulated the situation, even posting a video to mislead authorities. It wasn’t until a witness revealed the chilling details of Mary’s fate that police finally acted, leading to the discovery of her body hidden under a mattress, wrapped in plastic and duct tape.
As the investigation unfolds, Lavy and Kelly have been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and concealing a death, while Salero faces similar charges. America Deal, who was present during the crime, was charged as an accessory later on. The brutality of this crime has left seasoned officers in disbelief, and the community is demanding justice for Mary.
Mary’s family has established a nonprofit, “Mary’s Voice,” to raise awareness and advocate against such heinous acts. As the legal proceedings continue, the haunting question remains: how could such brutality occur among those who claimed to be friends? The upcoming trials are set to reveal more about this shocking crime, as the community rallies for justice for Mary Collins.