Asheboro Man Accused of Sex Crimes Found Deceased in Winston-Salem Park

Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 13, 2026 — A man from Asheboro, who had been accused of child sex crimes, was discovered deceased within a park located in Winston-Salem.

The individual’s identity has not been publicly released by authorities. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation.

Law enforcement officials were alerted to the discovery at the park. Upon arrival, they found the man deceased. The park where the discovery was made is located in Winston-Salem. The specific park’s name was not immediately available.

The man had previously faced accusations of child sex crimes in Asheboro. Further details regarding the nature or timeline of these accusations were not provided in the summary.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of death and any potential connections between the man’s legal situation and his passing. Information regarding the timeline of when the man was accused of the crimes, or when he was last seen or known to be alive, was not provided. The status of any ongoing legal proceedings related to the accusations was also not detailed.

Authorities have stated that more information will be released as the investigation progresses. Details regarding autopsy results or the official cause of death are pending. The location within the park where the man was found was not specified.

Story summarized from the original created by SUSIE C. SPEAR Staff Reporter on greensboro.com, see more information here.