Lynn Keel Coverage

Murder trial begins for Lynn Keel

Lynn Keel was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder in the case. His trial begins today.

Trial begins for Nash man charged with murding his wife

Jury selection begins on Monday morning in Pitt County for the trial of a man who was charged after investigators say he killed his wife then fled to another state.

Nash County grand jury indicts Lynn Keel in slaying of second wife

A Nash County grand jury has indicted the husband of a man suspected in the death seven months ago of his second wife.

Alfred Charles, WRAL.com managing editor

Man accused of killing wife remains in Nash jail under no bond

The Nash County man accused of killing his wife appeared in court Tuesday for a first appearance hearing. Lynn Keel made no statements but did request a court-appointed attorney during a brief hearing.

Charged with wife's murder, Lynn Keel appears in court

Lynn Keel made no statements at his first court appearance Tuesday but requested a court-appointed attorney. He is charged with the murder of his wife, Diana Keel.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Lynn Keel returns to NC to face murder charge

Lynn Keel, who is charged with his wife's murder, returned to North Carolina on Friday after being arrested over the weekend in Arizona.

As Lynn Keel returns to NC, warrants show more than 60 guns were found at home

More than 60 guns and several other weapons were seized from the home where Diana Keel lived with her husband before he was charged with her murder, according to search warrants released Thursday.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist

Suspect in custody, Nash sheriff updates Diana Keel murder investigation

After deputies traveled across the country to return Lynn Keel to Nash County to face murder charges in the death of his wife, Diana, Sheriff Keith Stone has an update on the case.

Nash deputies headed to Arizona for Keel extradition hearing

Investigators from the Nash County Sheriff's Office will attend the extradition hearing for Lynn Keel, who has been charged with the murder of his wife Diana Keel.

Nash County man charged with murder in wife's death will return to NC Friday

The Nash County man who has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife will be extradited from Arizona to North Carolina on Friday, according to the Nash County Sheriff's Office.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Community shaken, relieved after arrest of Nash County man in wife's death

After a Nash County woman was found dead in the woods and her husband charged with her murder, authorities in North Carolina and Arizona and members of the Nash County community where the couple lived are raising new questions about their relationship.

'This is out of character for her,' says co-worker of slain Nash County woman

After a Nash County woman was found dead in the woods and her husband charged with her murder, authorities in North Carolina and Arizona and members of the Nash County community where the couple lived are raising new questions about their relationship.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL reporter

Man accused of killing wife in custody; death of first wife under investigation

Deputies from the Nash County Sheriff's Office will head to Arizona on Monday to bring Lynn Keel back to North Carolina.

Friends of Keel's first wife now question her death

Rexford Lynn Keel Jr., a Nash County man who goes by Lynn, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his second wife, Diana. Now, friends of his first wife are questioning her death, which was ruled accidental.

Family of Lynn Keel's first wife 'always questioned' her death

As the investigation into the death of Diana Keel continues, community members are questioning another part of her husband's past -- the death of his first wife.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL reporter

Search for Nash Co. murder suspect in 3rd day

Rexford Lynn Keel Jr. is wanted on a murder charge in connection to the death of his wife, Diana Keel. Her body was found in a wooded area about 30 miles from their home.