Suspect arrested in North Carolina double murder nearly 2 decades later
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double murder in North Carolina that occurred nearly two decades ago. Johnny Steven Talbert, 43, was apprehended in Port Angeles, Washington, and faces charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery. The case, known as the 'Sun Drop Murders,' remained unsolved until recent investigative breakthroughs led to Talbert's arrest.
- ▪Johnny Steven Talbert was arrested nearly 18 years after the double murder of Donna Barnhardt and Darrell Noles.
- ▪The murders took place at the Sun Drop Bottling Company in Concord, North Carolina, on June 13, 2008.
- ▪Talbert is currently jailed without bond in Washington and is awaiting extradition back to North Carolina.
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U.S. Nearly 2 decades after double murder in North Carolina, suspect arrested 3,000 miles away By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 26, 2026 / 12:15 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The suspect in an infamous North Carolina double murder has been arrested after nearly two decades, some 3,000 miles from where the killings took place, authorities said. Johnny Steven Talbert, 43, was taken into custody Thursday in Port Angeles, Washington, according to the Concord Police Department.
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