Siler City couple arrested in death of 3-year old

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SILER CITY — The Siler City Police Department announce the arrest of two Siler City residents in the death of 3-year old Evan Preston Marrero.

On Thursday, July 16, the Siler City Police Department 38-year-old Judson Sier Dunnavant and 33-year- old Tricia Ann Bissett, both of 1217 Red Sunset Place Siler City, on charges of first-degree murder and intentional child abuse causing serious bodily injury after a true bill of indictment on all counts. The two were transported to the Chatham County Detention Center and are being held with no bond.

The Siler City Police Department release regarding the arrest noted that the investigation was a joint effort that including the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, the Wake County Sheriff's Office, the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation, Chatham County Department of Social Services and the Chatham County District Attorney's office.

The Siler City Police Department has asked that if anyone has information regarding this case to contact Siler City Detective J. Murray.