North Carolina authorities are searching for Robin Deaton, 52, after her boyfriend endured four days trapped in a Monroe storage unit with no sustenance. The Monroe Police Department confirmed attempted murder and kidnapping charges against Deaton, who remains at large as of Wednesday.
According to investigators, the victim told 911 operators his girlfriend convinced him to enter Unit 43 at Cooper Storage on June 13.
She doubled up my lock and said, 'This is what you get,'the man stated in the released emergency call. I haven’t had nothing to drink... I just can’t breathe.
Key developments include:
- Victim discovered phone on day 4 to contact police
- Two locks prevented escape from 10'x10' unit
- Deaton upgraded from false imprisonment to violent felony charges
Emergency crews responding Monday afternoon required specialized tools to open the reinforced door. While hospitalized briefly, the man sustained no permanent injuries according to WSOC reports. Detectives emphasize this wasn’t a random act but a targeted domestic violence incident.
Monroe PD urges anyone with information on Deaton’s whereabouts to contact Union County Crime Stoppers. North Carolina’s sentencing guidelines permit 15-19 years for Class C attempted murder convictions.
