Registered Sex Offender Charged in North Carolina Woman’s Death
A registered sex offender, 54-year-old Leroy Loper, has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of 56-year-old Robin Doyle, whose body was discovered in the woods of Hickory, North Carolina. Doyle had been reported missing on…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 4, 2026 —
Leroy Loper, a 54-year-old registered sex offender, has been arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of Robin Doyle, a 56-year-old woman whose body was found in Hickory, North Carolina. The discovery was made in a wooded area.
Doyle was reported missing on July 28. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance or the discovery of her body. The investigation is ongoing.
The charges against Loper include murder and kidnapping. Information regarding Loper’s prior registered sex offender status was provided. The specific timeline of events leading to Doyle’s death and Loper’s arrest has not been fully detailed by law enforcement at this time.
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