Family member describes troubling relationship concerns before triple homicide
By Kimberly King and Marisa Sardonia
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FAIRVIEW, North Carolina (WLOS) — As investigators work to piece together what happened in a Fairview home where three family members were killed, a relative of the victims is sharing what she says she knows about the situation.
Three people were found dead last week after deputies responded to a welfare check at a home in Fairview. Two suspects – an adult man and the 16-year-old daughter of two of the deceased victims – have been charged with murder, authorities confirmed.
The victims were identified as 41-year-old Travis Eugene Grant, 42-year-old Kimberly Michelle Grant and 66-year-old Sharon Harwood Grant. Authorities said Travis and Kimberly Grant were married, and that Sharon Grant was Travis’ mother.
Brittany Tussey, who lives in Andrews, North Carolina, said Kim Grant is her biological aunt and Travis Grant is her uncle. Tussey claims the couple had been concerned about the relationship between their 16-year-old daughter, Star Grant, and 28-year-old Devan Loving.
“Information came out that Star had been in contact with this older gentleman and that he had bought her a burner phone, and she would take her breaks at lunch at work, and they’d meet at the parking lot above her job. Once they told me that, and I realized that my aunt and uncle were trying to put a restraining order on this man, I kind of put two and two together,” Tussey said.
She said she believes the couple confronted their daughter after taking away her alleged burner phone.
“I think we’re all still in shock,” Tussey said. “As soon as her parents found out about it, they were like, ‘No, this is not happening, and we’re putting a restraining order on him.'”
Court records confirm no restraining order was ever filed.
Tussey described Kimberly and Travis Grant as hardworking parents.
“They worked very hard to make sure they provided the best life they could for Star,” she said. “We’ve all experienced poverty, and with that being said, they have done nothing but work their butts off to provide a good life for them.”
Star Grant and Devan Loving are both charged with three counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Loving appeared in court in Sevier County, Tennessee, on May 11, and indicated he would agree not to fight extradition so he could return to Buncombe County.
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