May 29, 2009

On May 11, 2009, Nikki McPhatter was reported missing to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department with the case being assigned to the Missing Persons Unit.  During the course of their investigation, information was developed indicating a possibility of foul play.

Due to these developments, CMPD Homicide detectives took the lead in the investigation on May 20, 2009.  CMPD dedicated significant investigative resources that led detectives to Richland County, S.C.   At this time, CMPD Homicide unit began a joint investigation with the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Over the course of the past week, detectives developed information that identified Theodore Roosevelt Manning IV (Teddy) as being responsible for the death of Ms. McPhatter.  The investigation led detectives to the location of Ms. McPhatter's 2003 Black Honda Accord and the body of which we believe to be that of Ms. Mcphatter in Fairfield County, which neighbors Richland County.  The Richland County Sheriff's Department obtained a warrant for the arrest of Theodore Roosevelt Manning IV (DOB 10/10/1979).  Richland County Sheriff's Department arrested Mr. Manning at 7:04 p.m. this evening at his residence, which is located at 8047 Bluff Road Gadston, S.C. 

The CMPD wants to thank the Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Richland County communities for the many investigative tips and leads that we received.  We would also ask that any questions regarding specifics of the arrest or what led detectives to Ms. McPhatter's location be directed to the Richland County Sheriff's Office at 803.988.6018.  Richland County Sheriff's Office will also be holding a press conference tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.

May 25, 2009

Case Update:  Please be advise we are urging the public to call 911 if you have any information or have seen Mcphatter's 2003 Black Honda Accord, NC tag MCPHATTAH.  We have received numerous Crimestoppers tips from the public which CMPD is very thankful for; however, by calling 911 primarily at this time CMPD will be able to respond to the location which will better assist detectives in this on-going investigation.

Thank you for your assistance in getting this information out to the public. 

May 22, 2009

Case Update:  Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department detectives have located and identified the man named "Teddy" in reference to the missing person case involving Nikki Mcphatter.  "Teddy" is cooperating fully with detectives and at this time he is being considered a witness in this case.We continue to ask assistance from the public to provide any information they may have in reference to the disappearance of Miss Mcphatter and the whereabouts of her vehicle.  Please continue to call the 24hr Hotline number that has been established for this case at 704-336-6034 and you will be able to speak directly with a detective assigned to this case.  In addition, we would also like to thank the public for the information they have already provided to detectives.  Detectives continue to follow up on multiple leads and continue their investigation. 

May 20, 2009

Case Update:  New developments in the Missing Person case involving Nikki Mcphatter indicate foul play is likely involved in her disappearance.  Because of these new developments the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has assigned additional resources to the investigation. The Homicide Unit is now working in conjunction with Missing Person Detectives, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  All leads are being followed throughout the investigation including numerous interviews with family members and co-workers, multiple Crime-Stopper Tips and the extensive processing of Miss Mcphatter's home and property.  We continue to ask for assistance from the public to forward any information in reference to Miss Mcphatter or her vehicle's whereabouts to our 24hr Hotline that we established for this case at # 704-336-6034, they will speak directly with a detective working this case.