{"id":60843,"date":"2026-04-12T13:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=60843"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:08:20","slug":"man-with-30-year-criminal-history-arrested-for-brutal-murder-of-a-marine-on-easter-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=60843","title":{"rendered":"Man with 30 Year Criminal History Arrested for Brutal Murder of a Marine on Easter Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mug shot of Davy Spencer (L) via Wilmington Police Department\/ Lance Cpl. Daniel Montano (R) via U.S. Marine Corps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Gateway Pundit reported on the tragic and brutal murder of United States Marine Daniel Montano, 21, in Wilmington NC, on Easter morning.<\/p>\n

As WECT reported<\/a>, Wilmington police responded to reports of fighting in the downtown area at roughly 2 am Sunday. There, they found that two people had been stabbed.<\/p>\n

One of the victims was 21-year-old Daniel Montano, a United States Marine. He had been stabbed in the neck and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, Montano later died from his injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a manhunt for the perpetrator over several days, which included surveillance footage, the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) announced the arrest of Davy Spencer,47.<\/p>\n

Spencer was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. He is currently being held without bond, and his first court appearance is scheduled for April 13.<\/p>\n

Spencer has an extensive prior criminal history<\/a> in the area that goes back three decades and includes previous drug-related felonies. In 2015, he was sentenced as a habitual felon<\/a> and has been incarcerated numerous times.<\/p>\n

The Wilmington Police Department shared the following in a news release:<\/p>\n

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News Release
\nWilmington Police Department
\nSaturday, April 11, 2026<\/p>\n

HOMICIDE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING WPD INVESTIGATION<\/p>\n

After an extensive investigation by the WPD Criminal Investigation Division, 47-year-old Davy Spencer of Wilmington is in custody and is facing multiple charges including Second Degree Murder and two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to Kill. This arrest is in connection to a recent homicide that occurred in downtown Wilmington.<\/p>\n

Around 2:00 a.m. last Sunday morning, officers responded to reports of multiple fights in the 100 block of North Front Street.<\/p>\n

During the incident, 21-year-old Daniel Montano was stabbed by the suspect and succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving efforts.<\/p>\n

Bond information for Davy Spencer is not available at this time.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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