
Manuel Alejandro Acevedo
The case originated in February of last year with the death of Jenny Sunshine Powell. Ms. Powell died from an overdose of fentanyl after purchasing the narcotic from Acevedo. Acevedo was indicted in April 2022.
The case represents one of the first convictions in Catawba County under the new statute with regards to death by distribution.
Story: Ralph Mangum-WHKY