Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Father Charged with Murdering Four Children; Death Penalty Sought

1/31/2026

38 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Wellington Delano Dickens III, a 38-year-old from North Carolina, is charged with murder for killing four of his children.
Dickens turned himself in last October.
Investigators said the bodies were in the trunk of his car.
The four children aged five to eighteen died from abuse and neglect.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty, and the next court hearing is set for March 27.

1 of 1

Story summary

Wellington Delano Dickens III, a 38-year-old from North Carolina, is charged with murder for killing four of his children.
Dickens turned himself in last October.
Investigators said the bodies were in the trunk of his car.
The four children aged five to eighteen died from abuse and neglect.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty, and the next court hearing is set for March 27.