Hitman who killed the pregnant girlfriend of former Panther Rae Carruth dies in prison

Hitman in murder of former Panthers WR Rae Carruth's girlfriend dies

Carruth, a wide receiver for the Panthers in the late 90s, was acquitted of first-degree murder but convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and other charges.

Carruth murder hitman reportedly died in prison

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A key player in one of Charlotte's most infamous crimes died recently, according to state officials. State prison officials say Van Brett Watkins, the hitman who always maintained former Carolina Panthers receiver Rae Carruth hired him in the death of his girlfriend, died in a North Carolina prison at age 63 earlier this month. Rae Carruth’s son, Chancellor Lee Adams will attend Panthers game Carruth …

Hitman who killed the pregnant girlfriend of former Panther Rae Carruth dies in prison

In 1999, Van Brett Watkins shot Cherica Adams four times on a dark south Charlotte road. He said he had been hired by former Carolina Panthers receiver Rae Carruth.

Hitman who killed the pregnant girlfriend of former Panther Rae Carruth dies in prison

In 1999, Van Brett Watkins shot Cherica Adams four times on a dark south Charlotte road. He said he had been hired by former Carolina Panthers receiver Rae Carruth.

Hitman who killed the pregnant girlfriend of former Panther Rae Carruth dies in prison

In 1999, Van Brett Watkins shot Cherica Adams four times on a dark south Charlotte road. He said he had been hired by former Carolina Panthers receiver Rae Carruth.

Hitman who killed the pregnant girlfriend of former Panther Rae Carruth dies in prison

In 1999, Van Brett Watkins shot Cherica Adams four times on a dark south Charlotte road. He said he had been hired by former Carolina Panthers receiver Rae Carruth.