Zachary William Ramey, 35, of Blairsville, Georgia, has been charged with first-degree murder and concealment of death in connection with the disappearance and death of Candice Aufrecht, a Lincoln County woman.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ramey on Thursday following a lengthy investigation into Aufrecht’s disappearance, which began when she was reported missing in March 2023. Her remains were discovered in February near Hardin Road on U.S. Highway 321 in Gaston County.
PAST COVERAGE: Maintenance workers discover human remains on side of Gaston County highway
The investigation into Aufrecht’s disappearance was initially conducted by the Lincolnton Police Department, which lasted until her remains were found in February 2025…