Cedric Adkins Obituary, Death; – The Wilmington Police Department has identified the victim in a recent homicide case as Cedric Adkins, a 63-year-old man found deceased in a wooded area near Hurst and Clay streets on Friday, May 2, 2025, as stated in a news release issued by the department on Monday.
Officers responded to the location around 1 p.m. on May 2 regarding a potential medical emergency, and upon their arrival, they discovered the body of a male in the woods. The Criminal Investigation Division of the Wilmington Police Department is currently treating this incident as a homicide. The investigation remains active, and individuals with any information are encouraged to reach out to the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3609 or utilize the anonymous Tip 411 app.
