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North Carolina mom, teacher dies after home invasion attack; murder suspect arrested, police say
Ryan Camacho, charged with murder and felony burglary, has a criminal record with over 20 arrests, raising concerns about public safety and mental health system gaps.
- On Saturday morning, Raleigh science teacher Zoe Welsh called 911 about an intruder and was attacked while still on the line; officers found her with life-threatening injuries and she later died at a hospital.
- Police identified 36-year-old Ryan Camacho and took him into custody after locating him nearby; Raleigh Police Department later charged him with murder and felony burglary.
- I am deeply heartbroken for this mother, friend, and mentor to many in our community, and for the unimaginable trauma her family must endure,' Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce said, while Ravenscroft School announced grief counseling for faculty, staff and students returning Monday.
- Camacho's first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, and police say the case remains under investigation as detectives work to piece together what led up to the attack.
- The suspect's lengthy criminal history, including more than 20 arrests and a 2021 prison escape, has renewed scrutiny of past cases after a breaking-and-entering charge was dismissed last month.
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