Couple Found Dead in Onslow County Home: Carman Burns and Terry Murphy’s Deaths Under Investigation.

Couple Found Dead in Onslow County Home, Carman Burns and Terry Murphy’s Deaths Under Investigation.

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating the deaths of two individuals discovered inside a mobile home in Hubert on Sunday, a case that has left the local community searching for answers. Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Carman Burns, 50, and Terry Murphy, 60, who were reportedly in a relationship.

According to investigators, the bodies were found late Sunday morning in a back bedroom of the residence on North Cambridge Street. A family friend made the 911 call that led deputies to the scene. Officials say another family member also lives in the home, and preliminary findings suggest the couple had been dead for less than 12 hours before they were discovered.

Details surrounding the circumstances of their deaths remain unclear, and authorities have not yet indicated whether foul play is suspected. The sheriff’s office confirmed that there had been no previous law enforcement encounters involving the couple, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the case.

A somber scene remained outside the home, with children’s toys visible in the front yard—an image that has added to the emotional weight felt by neighbors and community members.

Officials are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause and manner of death. Until then, the investigation remains active as deputies continue gathering information and piecing together what led to this tragic discovery.

As the community reflects on the loss, loved ones and neighbors alike are left mourning while hoping for clarity and answers in the days ahead.