Salem area man charged with murder

Human remains were found in a North Carolina county north of Salem (Transylvania County), and investigators believe those remains are those of a woman named Kandace Nicole Adams.  And, Oconee Sheriff’s Office, announces the arrest of a 35-year-old man.  The accused is identified as Dustin Wayne Wesley Turpin of N. Lake Drive, Salem – in the vicinity of Whitewater Lake. Based upon information that was gathered in the case, Investigators obtained arrest warrants against Turpin.  According to an arrest warrant, Turpin killed Adams by striking her in the head and then disposed of the body.  Adams’ remains have been sent to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for further examination. According to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to the N. Lake Drive home on December 15 for a welfare check.  The investigation continues, but the death of Adams is said to have no connection to any other missing person’s case.