Teen charged with stabbing death in Asheboro

Here’s the site of Saturday’s alleged crime in Asheboro (Courtesy of Asheboro Police Department)

ASHEBORO — A teenager has been charged with first-degree murder of a woman in Asheboro.

Nikkese Tyshawn Matthews, 19, of Baltimore is in custody following the death of Mary Smith.

Smith, 31, was found dead inside an apartment at 156 East Academy St. on Saturday night when Asheboro Police conducted a welfare check.

Police said she died from multiple stab wounds.

Matthews was located traveling on foot a few blocks from the apartment building, police said. Matthews was placed in Randolph County Jail with no bond.

The case remains under investigation.

Asheboro Fire Department and Randolph County Emergency Services also responded to the scene.