A shocking triple murder rocked a small community in Clarkton, North Carolina, on March 17, 2025, leaving behind unanswered questions and a suspect who reportedly called 911 to report the tragedy.
Kevin Musser, 35, now faces three first-degree murder charges in the stabbing deaths of Greg Dennis, 62, Randy Benton, 54, and Phillip Palmer, 32. The murders took place on E. Roberts Street, approximately 50 miles west of Wilmington, at a residence where the victims were found suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The sequence of events that led to the deaths was chilling. Around 7:30 p.m. on that fateful evening, deputies from the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at the home. Upon arrival, they discovered Musser at the front door, wearing bloody clothing and holding a handgun. In a tense confrontation, he retreated to the back of the house but was quickly apprehended on the back steps by officers.
According to the sheriff’s office, Musser himself had been injured and required airlifting to a hospital due to life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, deputies entering the residence were met with a ghastly scene; all three victims were found with multiple stab wounds, contradicting Musser’s claims during a 911 call where he indicated that a shooting had occurred.
During the emergency call, Musser, who allegedly posed as someone named “Randy,” told the dispatcher he had been shot, stating, “I’m blind. I can’t tell.” He proceeded to express panic, asserting, “Everyone’s dead!” The dispatcher’s attempts to gather information about the situation were met with confusion, as Musser, pretending to be the victim, replied, “Is he breathing?” with the chilling follow-up, “No, he’s dead.” Musser’s alarming claims, however, were quickly overshadowed by the sheriff’s office confirmation that the victims had been fatally stabbed, not shot, as suggested by Musser.
In addition to the murder charges, Musser is accused of possessing methamphetamine and allegedly having stolen the wallet of one of the victims. His legal troubles did not stop there; court records indicate he remains in custody and is expected to appear in court again on April 3, 2025.
The events surrounding this case have left the tight-knit community of Clarkton in a state of shock. Although details remain sparse regarding the motive behind this brutal crime, investigators are keenly examining relationships among the victims and the suspect. The community is grappling with the impact of such violence intruding into an otherwise peaceful area.
The investigation continues, with law enforcement urging anyone with additional information about the case to come forward. As this developing story unfolds, the community awaits answers and justice for the victims whose lives were tragically cut short.