‘We don’t believe it’: Workers shocked by death of Johnston County restaurant owners in apparent murder-suicide

DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — Family, friends and employees are grieving the loss of a Four Oaks couple who owned multiple local Mexican restaurants in Johnston County.

On the doors of El Charro Grande in Dunn on Saturday, is a black ribbon in honor of owners Hector Meraz Cruz and Norma Merales Mendoza.

A note is also on the door stating that the restaurant will remain open this week despite the death of the owners.

Camilia Florez, a restaurant manager, says that’s what her boss would’ve wanted, as he loved his business…

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