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State of North Carolina v. Austin Thompson
Date: 01-21-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Wake County, North Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney: Wake County, North Carolina, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Kellie Mannette
Description:
Raleigh, North, Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with six counts of murder in the first-degree.
Austin Thompson, age 15, of Raleigh accused of shooting six people, killing five of them in October 2022.
Austin Thompson, age 15, of Raleigh accused of shooting six people, killing five of them in October 2022.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty to avoid a trial
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of North Carolina v. Austin Thompson?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty to avoid a trial
Which court heard State of North Carolina v. Austin Thompson?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Wake County, North Carolina, NC. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of North Carolina v. Austin Thompson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Wake County, North Carolina, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Kellie Mannette.
When was State of North Carolina v. Austin Thompson decided?
This case was decided on January 21, 2026.