Crime · Milton, NC
Birdwatcher Dies Nearly a Year After NC Boat Ramp Assault
David Pennebaker, 64, died on September 20 after suffering medical complications from an assault at the N.C. Wildlife Boating Access Area in Milton, North Carolina. The attack occurred on October 19, 2025, when Pennebaker investigated a woman's cries for help and was beaten unconscious by an unknown male. The Caswell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the suspect.