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Missing Person Investigation Starts
Who:
- CMPD Homicide Unit and Missing Person Unit
- Valerie Grace Hamilton
- 23 years old, 125 pounds, dark brown hair, and hazel
eyes, tattoo of three horizontal stars on the back of her
neck
- Detective A. L. Hart
What:
- Missing person investigation of Valerie Hamilton
When:
- September 15, 2010
- between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.
Where:
- 1228 Thomas Avenue at the Thomas Street Tavern -
Period: to
Sequence of Events
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Missing Person Alert Issued
Who:
- Valerie Hamilton
- subject
- light skinned white male with short dark hair with some
gray, clean shaven, about 5'10" tall and approximately
165 pounds, mid to late thirties
What:
- alert for missing Valerie Hamilton
When:
- Friday, September 17th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. -
Body Found
Who:
- Detectives ofthe CMPD
- Michael Neal Harvey
- Valerie Hamilton
What:
- body of missing Valerie Hamilton found
- signed warrants for Murder and Auto Theft for Michael Neal Harvey
- suspected vehicle is a 1996 white Chevy Blazer with a NC tag: ZXE-1756
Where:
- body found at Mini Storage Center at 4500 Monroe Road
When:
- September 19th, 2010 at 1:00 a.m. -
Arrest of Michael Neal Harvey
Who:
- FBI and U.S. Marshals
- Secret Service
- DEA
- CMPD
- Michael Neal Harvey
What:
- arrest made for Michael Neal Harvey for murder of Valerie Hamilton
Where:
- Niagra Falls, New York
When:
- September 20, 2010 at 11:25 a.m. -
Stolen Car Recovered
What:
- stolen Chevy Blazer recovered
Where:
- Niagra Falls, New York
When:
- September 20th, 2010 at 1:45 p.m. -
Results and Investigation
Who:
- CMPD
- Medical Examiner
- Homicide Unit
- witnesses
What:
- preliminary results do not indicate any sign of traditional physical trauma to Ms. Hamilton
- awaiting results from medical examiner regarding toxicolgy and sexual assualt examination kit
- evidence of drug usage
How:
- victim left Tavern with a male believed to be suspect
- witnesses stated Valerie Hamilton appeared to need immediate medical attention but suspect did not seek any -
Warrant Released for Suspect's Home
Who:
- Det. P.B. Rainwater
What:
- warrant released for search of suspect's home
- many items were seized including: bedding, cellphones, cleaning supplies, spoons, pair of jeans, and more.
Where:
- 401 East 15th Street, Charlotte, NC
When:
- September 27th, 2010
Why:
- to search for evidence of murder within the residence -
Warrant served for Hamilton's Apartment
Who:
- Valerie Hamilton
- CMPD
- Homicide Unit
What:
- search warrant released for victim's appartment
- more than 15 items were seized including: clothing, bedding, laptop, ID, camera, and more.
Where:
- 7824 Arboretum Drive, Apt. 206
When:
- September 17th, 2010
Why:
- to search for evidence of murder within the apartment -
Warrant served for Mini Storage Unit
Who:
-Detective Rainwater
-Michele Miller Fields
-Michael Neal Harvey
When:
-September 27, 2010
Where:
-warrant issued for storage unit #68 at Mini Storage Center on
4500 Monroe Road
Why:
-believed probable cause that the victim and criticalevidence is contained in storage unit
What:
-Search warrant for storage unit where Hamilton's body was found is issued
-seized: swabs, 2 locks, cigarette butts & package, air fresheners, 2 starbucks brand coffee bottles, pull string from door, bolt nut -
Harvey's Extradition Delayed
Who:
-Michael Harvey
-NYPD
Where:
-Niagra County, New York
When:
-September 27, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Why:
-Harvey is going through drug withdrawals and is recieving medical care for his symptoms -
Murder Charge Stands
Who:
-Michael Harvey
When:
-October 5, 2010 4:42 pm
What:
-The murder charge stands against Michael Harvey for the
murder of Valerie Hamilton. Also charged with larceny of a
vehicle and failure to register as a sex offender. -
Harvey returns to Charlotte, NC
Who:
-Michael Neal Harvey
-CMPD
Where:
-Charlotte, NC
When:
-October 5, 2010 at 9:31 pm
What:
-Michael Harvey was brought back to Charlotte, NC and turned over to the CMPD for custody from Niagra Falls, NY after recieving medical care -
Harvey Appears in Court
Who:
-Michael Harvey
-Charlotte Court
When:
-October 11, 2010
What:
-Harvey will appear in court on charges of weapon and drug
possession, count of breaking and entering, and two
counts of felony probation violation
