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Carteret County Human Services Director killed in an apparent murder-suicide near Morehead City

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published April 11, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
Jaime Long, 47, was the county’s human resources director for more than six years.
(Photo: Carteret County Government)
Jaime Long, 47, was the county’s human resources director for more than six years.

The Carteret County Director of Human Services was killed in an apparent murder-suicide near Morehead City on Saturday.

Officials say the body of Jaime Long was found inside the home and her husband David was discovered in the backyard with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

He was taken to Carteret Healthcare and died shortly after arrival.

Jaime Long, 47, was the county’s human resources director for more than six years.

Investigators said David Long had been dealing with mental health problems recently, which may have been a factor in the shooting.

The Carteret County flag is lowered on all buildings in her honor.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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