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Former Duke Player Admits to Shocking Murder in NC

3/26/2025

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Brandon Braxton, a former Duke football player, has admitted to the shocking murder of 32-year-old realtor Whitney Hurd in North Carolina. Hurd's lifeless body was discovered wrapped in bloodied bedding after her disappearance on July 11, 2024. Braxton, arrested on March 20, now faces grave charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery.

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Brandon Braxton, a former Duke football player, has admitted to the shocking murder of 32-year-old realtor Whitney Hurd in North Carolina. Hurd's lifeless body was discovered wrapped in bloodied bedding after her disappearance on July 11, 2024. Braxton, arrested on March 20, now faces grave charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery.