Eve Carson

**NYC Duke Fan** · 03-01-2010, 02:24 PM

While this has absolutely nothing to do with Duke basketball , it is almost 2 years, ( March 5, 2008), since Eve Carson was brutally murdered.

For those of you who never had the pleasure of meeting Eve, she was the student body president at UNC and an avid UNC rooter. More than that she was a special young lady and I just thought I would remember her at this time on this Board.

**superdave** · 03-01-2010, 02:37 PM

Has there been a trial/conviction yet?

**wilko** · 03-01-2010, 02:53 PM

If memory serves... didnt the fellows accused of Eve's murder, arent they also somehow implicated in the murder of Duke's Abhijit Mahato?

**Bluedog** · 03-01-2010, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by superdave

Has there been a trial/conviction yet?

No, not yet. The 21-year old (Atwater) and 17-year old (Lovette) (at the time of the murder) are both facing state charges of murder, kidnapping, and more. Atwater is also being faced with federal charges and prosecutors want the death penalty. His lawyers just filed to have the federal charges dropped about a month ago saying, "the overriding reason that Mr. Atwater was indicted in federal court was that he was a young, black male accused of killing a young, white female."

http://www.wchl1360.com/details.html?id=13389

Originally Posted by wilko

If memory serves... didnt the fellows accused of Eve's murder, arent they also somehow implicated in the murder of Duke's Abhijit Mahato?

Yes, Lovette is being tried for Mahato's murder as well.

In any event, what a terrible tragedy indeed and act of senseless violence. She seemed to be loved by many, and continues to be missed by many.

**91_92_01_10_15** · 03-01-2010, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by superdave

Has there been a trial/conviction yet?

There's a brief note on that in this recent N&O article. It only says that they have been charged.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/02/...ve-carson.html

Oh, beat me to it. Sorry.

**DukieInKansas** · 03-01-2010, 05:09 PM

From something posted on another board, it appears they have sent out questionnaires to potential jurors for the trial - not sure if it is the state or federal trial.

Continued condolences to her family and friends, as well as the family and friends of Abhijit Mahato.

**CameronBlue** · 03-01-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by DukieInKansas

From something posted on another board, it appears they have sent out questionnaires to potential jurors for the trial - not sure if it is the state or federal trial.

Continued condolences to her family and friends, as well as the family and friends of Abhijit Mahato.

It is for the state I'm reasonably certain; my sister-in-law who lives in Lee County received one. I have rental property (tenants include Duke grad students) within 100 yards of the Anderson St. Apartments where Abhijit Mahato was murdered and have wrestled with the troubling thought that it could've been one of my tenants. The trial will be tough on the victims' families, yes, condolences to them.

**Raleighfan** · 03-01-2010, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by NYC Duke Fan

While this has absolutely nothing to do with Duke basketball , it is almost 2 years, ( March 5, 2008), since Eve Carson was brutally murdered.

For those of you who never had the pleasure of meeting Eve, she was the student body president at UNC and an avid UNC rooter. More than that she was a special young lady and I just thought I would remember her at this time on this Board.

Well, in a very indirect way it does have something to do with Duke WBB...yesterday at half-time of the Duke-UNC game, a male a cappella group (whose name escapes me at the moment), joined by Chancellor Holden Thorp himself, performed "Goin' to Carolina in my Mind". Although nothing was said about Eve Carson, I recall that this was reportedly one of her favorite songs and was sung by this group at her memorial service in Chapel Hill.

**Newton_14** · 03-01-2010, 09:31 PM

Great post and my condolences as well. Very special young lady by all accounts and such a senseless murder.

I will follow the trials closely and really hope they are both found guilty and get their just punishments..

**YourLandlord** · 03-01-2010, 10:15 PM

I can't think about this without becoming uncontrollably angry.

Seriously unbelievable. Fills me with fury. I hope they both enjoy capital punishment, and that it may serve as a warning to further such violence in the Triangle.

**NYC Duke Fan** · 03-02-2010, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by Raleighfan

Well, in a very indirect way it does have something to do with Duke WBB...yesterday at half-time of the Duke-UNC game, a male a cappella group (whose name escapes me at the moment), joined by Chancellor Holden Thorp himself, performed "Goin' to Carolina in my Mind". Although nothing was said about Eve Carson, I recall that this was reportedly one of her favorite songs and was sung by this group at her memorial service in Chapel Hill.

If it was any way directed for her, it was a very classy move.

**diablesseblu** · 03-02-2010, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by NYC Duke Fan

If it was any way directed for her, it was a very classy move.

I'm certain that the group that performed was UNC's award winning "Clef Hangers". They also sing it at every UNC commencment. Chancellor Thorp also sang this song with them last year when the first anniversary of Eve's death was commemorated.

On another note re Eve and the Clefs. Eve was a Morehead Scholar and every upperclass Morehead is assigned an incoming scholar to mentor. Eve's assignee, a wonderful young man from a small town in NC, was just elected president of the student body at UNC. He's also a Clef...(one who auditioned for the group during the spring of his senior year in high school).

Must have been few dry eyes in Carmichael.

**moonpie23** · 03-02-2010, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by YourLandlord

I can't think about this without becoming uncontrollably angry.

Seriously unbelievable. Fills me with fury. I hope they both enjoy capital punishment, and that it may serve as a warning to further such violence in the Triangle.

as it does for me....i am opposed to the death penalty, it seems to let them off easy. Surely we can come up with more creative ways for the perpetrators to pay for their heinous transgressions.

when i saw the ATM photo of the accused, and then read the reports of what actually happened, i was filled with the same fury....

and not to be a downer here, but, I'm saddened that the outpouring of grief for Abhijit Mahato was so disproportionate...

**Raleighfan** · 03-02-2010, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by diablesseblu

I'm certain that the group that performed was UNC's award winning "Clef Hangers". They also sing it at every UNC commencment. Chancellor Thorp also sang this song with them last year when the first anniversary of Eve's death was commemorated.

On another note re Eve and the Clefs. Eve was a Morehead Scholar and every upperclass Morehead is assigned an incoming scholar to mentor. Eve's assignee, a wonderful young man from a small town in NC, was just elected president of the student body at UNC. He's also a Clef...(one who auditioned for the group during the spring of his senior year in high school).

Must have been few dry eyes in Carmichael.

It was indeed the "Clef Hangers" and even though I'm no fan of Tar Heel athletics, I was touched by this performance.

**DukeBlueNikeShox** · 03-02-2010, 01:32 PM

Did dUNCE do anything to honor Duke's Abhijit Mahato?! Better yet, did DUKE do anything to honor Abhijit Mahato?! I never understood why Duke was so saddened by Carson, but seemingly didn't give a damn about the murder of one of Duke's very own...

**Bluedog** · 03-02-2010, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by DukeBlueNikeShox

Did dUNCE do anything to honor Duke's Abhijit Mahato?! Better yet, did DUKE do anything to honor Abhijit Mahato?! I never understood why Duke was so saddened by Carson, but seemingly didn't give a damn about the murder of one of Duke's very own...

A memorial Service was held at Duke.

http://abhijit.mahato.pratt.duke.edu/memorial_services

Also, established a fellowship in his name.

In memory of Mahato, twenty-nine, who was originally from Tatanagar, India, Duke has established the Abhijit Mahato Memorial Fellowship to provide financial support to an international graduate student who is studying engineering. Preference in awarding the fellowship will be given to a student from India.

http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/iss...8/depgaz2.html

For Eve Carson, there was a moment of silence before Duke-UNC game and students wore Carolina blue ribbons.

UNC didn't do anything for Abhijit Mahato that I know of...

**blueprofessor** · 03-02-2010, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by DukeBlueNikeShox

Did dUNCE do anything to honor Duke's Abhijit Mahato?! Better yet, did DUKE do anything to honor Abhijit Mahato?! I never understood why Duke was so saddened by Carson, but seemingly didn't give a damn about the murder of one of Duke's very own...

Good question. I believe the answer is that nothing whatsoever was done to commemorate Mahato's life by UNC ,but someone may shed light to the contrary.
I do recall that K and his staff did take heat from some wingnut UNCers for not wearing the ribbons some were displaying (UNC staff, many Duke students) at Cameron during the game---this despite the moment of silence for Ms. Carson before the game, which was quite a tribute for another school's fan in Cameron.
Certainly the Duke student's life should have been so honored.

Best--Blueprofessor

P.S. Does anyone know if we will be subjected to the woofing of the UNC Robinson scholars at the game Saturday?
One obnoxious UNC student who had sneaked into the game (dressed in Duke gear) stood in front of us in 2006 and got in my family's and my face the entire game.Reminded me of a Maryland fan. Rude person.

**Highlander** · 04-20-2010, 11:31 AM

According to the Charlotte Observer, Demario James Atwater, one of the defendent's in the murder trial pled guilty in federal court to avoid the death penalty. He still faces the possibility of the death penalty in state court, but he agreed to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His accomplice is still awaiting trial, but given that he was a minor at the time of the incident he is not eligible for the death penalty.

Interestingly enough, the Carlson family is against the death penalty.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...ds-guilty.html

**4decadedukie** · 04-20-2010, 11:55 AM

When a felon is only approximately twenty years old, life in prison (NC or Federal) without the possibility of parole can obviously be a VERY long time. I hope the decades spent incarcerated provide an opportunity for atonement – in part – for their heinous actions.

**Rudy** · 04-20-2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by DukeBlueNikeShox

I never understood why Duke was so saddened by Carson, but seemingly didn't give a damn about the murder of one of Duke's very own...

The main difference was Carson was student body president and more widely known than the graduate student Mahato.

In the stories about the Polish plane crash, the headlines and lead paragraphs said Poland's President died and listed his name, along with "scores of others".

Two years to get anywhere near a trial to produce this plea bargain? Wheels of justice move very slowly in NC.

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