Tabatha Spake Heavner was a 2013 kidnapping victim from North Carolina who was brutally killed by one of her ex-boyfriends Aaron Compton Jr.
In August 2013, Tabatha Spake Heavner called 911 to complain there was someone in her house.
The police heard her screaming along with a man’s voice during the call. It was certain Ms. Heavner was in danger and the authorities raced against time to save the 40-year-old woman.
However, they were unable to save her. Investigation Discovery has now documented the story in their new docuseries, American Monster: Unlucky In Love.
So, stick with this article until the end to know everything about the case.
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Who Is Tabatha Spake Heavner?
Tabatha Spake Heavner, who was 40 years old at the time of her death, is a native of Catawba County, North Carolina. She was born in May 1973.
She majored in cosmetologists and was a dental assistant. Moreover, she was a mother of three children.
She welcomed her son and daughter from her previous relationships. Later, she tied the knot with Jason Heavner in 1997 and had another daughter.
At age 38, Tabatha and her husband divorced after more than a decade. The reason for their divorce is unclear but she was looking to start her life over when the tragedy struck her in 2013.
Murder Case: How Did Tabatha Spake Heavner Die?
On August 14, Tabatha Spake Heavner returned home from her date when she was struck by her ex-boyfriend, Aaron Compton Jr.
As per TheCinemaholic, the police found evidence of forced entry and some blood samples. They launched an immediate investigation and discovered her body around Gaston County, North Carolina.
Tabatha Spake died of blunt force trauma and multiple stabbing wounds.
The authorities believe Compton, who had been living with her up until a month before the incident, was waiting for her to come back from her date and then attacked her.
He stabbed her with a knife and forced her into his vehicle. Tabatha jumped from the running vehicle in an attempt to save her life.
Compton stopped the car, ran back to her, and stabbed her several times. She fought back and managed to escape once again from his clutches only to get hit by a tractor-trailer and other vehicles.
Many drivers called 911 but she died on the roadway.
Where Is Boyfriend Aaron Compton Jr Now?
Aaron Compton Jr. is currently incarcerated at Pender Correctional Center in Burgaw, North Carolina.
He surrendered himself to the police after killing Tabatha Spake Heavner. He was a jealous man which ended his relationship with Heavner.
The police arrested him on August 14, 2013, in Maiden, North Carolina. They also found a knife, a machete, and a rope in his truck along with CCTV footage of him buying those things from a local Walmart.
He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, first-degree kidnapping, robbery, and assault. He avoided the death penalty and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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