Cary man charged with murder after girlfriend found dead in apartment

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Cary man was charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend after she was found dead in an apartment on Wednesday.

Police said officers responded to a call at CubeSmart Storage at 950 Trinity Road just before 12:30 p.m. When officers arrived they found 41-year-old Rebecca Rene Carter, who was the manager of the storage facility, dead inside an apartment connected to the leasing office. Carter lived in the apartment, police said.

Authorities said officers then encountered Carter's boyfriend 40-year-old Travis Wynton Huff at the scene.

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Police said Huff made incriminating statements to officers and was taken to the police department for questioning. Huff was later charged with murder in connection with Carter's death.

On Thursday, Huff made his first court appearance at the Wake County Detention Center. He is being held without bond. The judge said he could receive life in prison without parole or he could face the death penalty.

"Very shocked, actually," said Melvin Montgomery, a former colleague of Carter.

Carter's former colleagues describe her as someone who had a big heart and was very friendly. They have started reaching out to Carter's loved ones.

"I did send a message to her mother, sending my condolences and asking her to reach out to me. I know she's going through a lot right now," Montgomery said.

This is still an active investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Cary Police Department at (919) 469-4012.

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