Alexander County Man Charged With Murder Of Grandmother

At approximately 9:18 PM on November 25th, 2024, the Alexander County 911 center received a call from a concerned family member requesting a welfare check at 194 Russell Gap Rd, Moravian Falls (in Alexander County). Deputies were dispatched to the location, where they were unable to get anyone to answer the door. After making entry into the residence, they discovered 86-year-old Betty Kerley Tedder deceased, having suffered from apparent trauma.

Upon further investigation, deputies found Nathan Lee Lowe, age 39-inside the residence. Lowe was arrested and charged with the murder of Betty Kerley Tedder. He is also facing an additional charge of Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner.

Lowe is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on December 2nd, 2024, in Alexander County District Court.

Nathan Lowe is the grandson of the victim, Betty Kerley Tedder.

This is an ongoing investigation, and further details will be provided as available.

News Release from Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell