The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said men riding ATVs on Sunday found the two bodies around 3 p.m. near a power line in the western part of the county. Investigators said both victims appeared to have been shot. Family members have confirmed the bodies as Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18. OCSO said it believed those were the victims, but would not confirm until the medical examiner issues a positive identification. Both families were at the crime scene Monday morning. Clark’s mother said she will not rest until justice is served. “He never hurt anybody, so for him to make it this way is — I have to have answers,” Tiffany Concepcion said. “I want to be vindicated and I don’t care where I have to go, what I have to do, who I have to talk to, I’m going to keep going and keep doing it.” Woods’ family asked for space as he mourned. They left a cross and flowers at the crime scene to honor Lyriki. A person who lives near where the bodies were found told ABC11 he heard something unusual in the area a few days ago. “I heard about 10 shots like an automatic weapon and I stopped for a while, and five more shots rang out,” said David White. “I thought, ‘who shoots so late at night?’ Investigators describe Woods and Clark as acquaintances. The couple were high school students — Woods attended Cedar High School and Clark attended Eastern Alamance High School. Orange County Schools said counselors and support services were sent to schools Monday to help students and staff. On Monday, Sheriff Blackwood issued the following statement: “As a parent, I cannot imagine how excruciating it is to wait to confirm the identities of the victims. However, the process is important and critical in leading us to the person or persons responsible. I ask for your patience as we, along with other investigative agencies, do the work necessary to seek justice for the victims and their families.” Copyright © 2022 WTVD-TV. All rights reserved.
