Jose Carlos Jacome-Granizo, 29, is facing a First-Degree Murder charge in the death of Emily Montgomery. The 26-year-old was reported missing by her family on Friday, November 27.
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At the time, police said Montgomery's parent became concerned after being unable to contact her for a significant period of time.
Montgomery was last seen on November 25 at her home in Apex around 10 p.m.
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While searching for Montgomery, Apex detectives "developed additional information and evidence" that led to the arrest of Jacome-Granizo, according to a news release from the police department.
The prosecutor's office said Montgomery's body has not been found.
Police did not elaborate on whether Jacome-Granizo and Montgomery knew one another.