2021 Candler Shooting: Murder Charge Cleared for Accused Woman

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A first-degree murder charge against Alexis Buckner, related to the 2021 shooting death of her ex-boyfriend Joshua Silvers in Candler, North Carolina, has been dropped. The announcement was made by Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams. James Benson Jr., another person initially charged with the murder, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in October 2023, while charges against the third defendant were also dropped.

Alexis Buckner’s first-degree murder charge dropped

In the 2021 shooting death of Joshua Silvers in Candler, a first-degree murder charge has been dropped against Alexis Buckner, one of the three individuals initially charged. Silvers was fatally shot outside his Davis Drive residence on July 26.

Buncombe County District Attorney confirms dropped charge

Confirmation of the dropped murder charge against Buckner came from Buncombe County District Attorney, Todd Williams, on July 12, 2024.

James Benson Jr. pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter

James Benson Jr., who was also facing a first-degree murder charge, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in October 2023, resulting in a 64-89 month prison sentence.

Charges against third defendant dropped

Charges were also dropped against the third defendant in this high-profile case.

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