Deputies: Fourth person arrested in connection with missing Monroe woman’s murder

MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Ali Thomas, the Union County Sheriff’s Office announced.

The Monroe woman was reported missing in February. Her remains were found in Jackson County in March.

[Previous coverage: Union County deputies searching for missing woman]

Shawn Adkins of Hinton, W.Va., is the latest person charged in her disappearance and murder. He was arrested in West Virginia and charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Shawn Adkins — Shawn Adkins(Union County Sheriff's Department)

He was extradited to Union County, N.C., and appeared in court Tuesday, March 28. He is being held in jail with no bond.

Three other people, all from Monroe, were arrested earlier in the month. They are Michael Kasminoff, Brandon Kisiah and Amanda Griffin.

From left: Michael Kasminoff, Brandon Kisiah and Amanda Griffin are facing charges in... — From left: Michael Kasminoff, Brandon Kisiah and Amanda Griffin are facing charges in connection with the murder of Alison Thomas, whose remains were found in Jackson County earlier this month.(Source: Union County Sheriff's Office)

Union County deputies are still investigating Thomas’s disappearance and homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 704-283-3789 or Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600.

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