(May 20, 2004)
- This morning at approximately 8:15 AM 33-year-old Carolyn Ann Futrell was arrested for murder in the homicide of her 7-year-old stepdaughter, Kayla Allen, which occurred on August 24, 2003.

On Sunday morning at 11:13 AM on August 24, 2003 Onslow County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to 333 Futrell Loop Rd to investigate the suspicious death of 7-year-old Kayla Allen. Evidence Technicians and Detectives also responded as Onslow County Sheriff's Office policy requires. Kayla Allen was immediately transported by Onslow EMS to Onslow Memorial Hospital.

While searching the residence at 333 Futrell Loop Road where Kayla died, they discovered a suspicious liquid in Kayla's bedroom. The suspicious liquid was out of eyes view. Other suspicious items were also retrieved during the search. On Monday, August 25, 2003 an autopsy was conducted by the medical examiner at Onslow Memorial Hospital. During that autopsy it was discovered that Kayla's stomach was filled with a liquid that had the same odor as the liquid found in Kayla's bedroom.

Source: Onslow County Sheriff's Office

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