Javion Magee Obituary, Death – A 21-year-old man was found dead in Henderson on Wednesday morning, leading to an ongoing investigation into his death. At approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 285 Vanco Mill Road after receiving a report. Upon arrival, they discovered the man, identified as Javion Magee from Aurora, IL, in a seated position with a rope around his neck. The other end of the rope was attached to a tree.
Magee was found outside of a fenced area, near a tractor repair shop and a Baptist church, close to the intersection of Vanco Mill and Martin Creek roads. Following the discovery, Magee was transported to the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Magee’s death. No additional details have been released at this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200.