MCSO apologizes after inmate linked to family’s loss featured in music studio promo

MCSO apologizes after inmate linked to family’s loss featured in music studio promo

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on Friday issued a public apology to the Zellars family following backlash over recent media coverage of a new music studio program inside the detention center. Video surfaced this week showing an inmate of the detention center, who is currently accused in the death of the Zellars’ son, participating in the new music program. This specific interview did not air…

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office apologizes after featuring accused murder suspect in new music studio's promotional videos - WCCB Charlotte's CW

Update Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office apologizes to a murder victim’s family after they were outraged when they saw the alleged killer featured in videos promoting the detention center’s new music program and recording studio. Original Story (Posted: June 3, 2025) CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Inside the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, a new music studio is giving inmates a way to express themselves while serving time. The state-of-the-art facilit…