CMPD Homicide Detectives are investigating a second case this week involving a woman being killed by an ex. In this case, a young woman was shot by her ex-boyfriend at The Charleston Place Apartments, located at 1808 Charleston Place Lane.Police have identified the victim as 25-year old Tina Choate Hosch. Her killer is 43-year old Kenneth Lorenzo Bryant. (Photo R) According to Bryant's arrest information, he was living in the same apartment complex as the victim, Tina Hosch.
Bryant is charged with murder, first degree kidnapping and two counts of assault by pointing a gun.
I live very close to where this homicide occurred so I went and took some photos. I spoke with a neighbor and some media folks on the scene and this is what I was told... The victim was outside near the mailboxes when her ex-boyfriend arrived and forced her to walk back to her apartment. Once they got inside the apartment, the woman was shot.
The police arrived and the suspect locked himself inside the apartment until police were able to coax him to surrender. Finally, the man came out of the apartment and police took him into custody. The officers on the scene were unable to confirm if this information is accurate.
16 COMMENTS:
Ladies,
Shoot. First.
Here endeth the lesson.
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Where were this woman's two small children? Did they witness this unspeakable act by this animal who obviously does not value human life?
Honestly, I know this sounds harsh but I could care less if this creep ever sees the inside of a courthouse let alone a courtroom. This is a perfect example of not bothering to waste the courts time and taxpayer dollars. Hes guilty~we all know hes guilty...he killed this woman!! Inject him and move on...until criminals start realizing they will pay for their crimes~why should they stop and think "Whoa, this is wrong and I could get in trouble"....forget it~this person cannot be rehab'd, he doesnt care and its high time this country start taking back the streets from malcontents and rifraff!
Tina was a good friend of mine and a co-worker for over a year. Her 2 children were luckly with her mother as she was scheduled to work. Tina lived a Charleston Place and worked at Heatherwood apartments. Both Colonial Properties. Kenneth, also used to live at Charleston Place but moved to Heatherwood to help with the kids. The youngest child was his. They didnt live together anymore as Tina was trying to move on. This bastard cheated on HER and didnt understand why she didnt want to be with him anymore. HOPEFULLY the police wont need to "investigate" as he IS guilty and everyone knows it. I hope he burns in the deepest pits of hell.
This is sad, and crazy. Dude cheated on her and did this? Violent crimes against women are gettng out of control. Sick men with serious mental issues i tell you. i cant believe he couldn't just move on! Hey you cheated, YOU cheated and now you kill the mother of your child, and the children end up with what? He's sad, sad sorry excuse for a man. What's even more sad is he's alive, he'll have cable, he'll have 3 meals, he'll have a bed to sleep in, he'll have phone calls, family visits, etc.. he's alive though, and she, is gone - children motherless. I don't know her or him, but i'm sorry for her family. Sincerely, somethings gotta give, these men have got hurting these women they so call "love". its just makes me sick when you think about it, what kind of love is this... so sad...
Everyone loved Tina she was a special friend to me. When I found this out that this so called "man" killed her, I said forget prison and give him 30 minutes alone with me and the courts and prisons will not have to worry about him or just lets some of her family members get a hold of him. Now that is justices.
Why do they always have to injure or kill the female? Why do we have to live in fear? They should just turn the weapon on themselves first. Would save us a lot of grief, time, unmothered children and heartache.
I live at the Heatherwood and knew Tina. She was a friend who did not dwell on her problems. She had a picture in the office which included the kids, her and this creep Bryant. We had numerous personal conversations and she never said a nasty thing about this creep. Tina was young and had her whole life ahead of her; this creep Bryant is the reason we have the lethal injection, use it fast.
R.I.P. Tina, may God be with you, you will be missed.
This is so sad. I live here at Heatherwood Apts and had spoken to Tina on several occasions. She was so sweet and such a beautiful woman. Her children are so young and I hate that those sweet little things won't have their Mommy to love, hug or kiss them anymore. Tina and I never hung out but everytime I saw her she asked me about my 2 babies. She was so sincere. I can't stop crying. I can't imagine what her family is going through. I believe that Heatherwood Apts will be setting up a Memorial. For those whom are capable, please donate whatever you can to Tina's little ones.
I hope that this A-HOLE never gets out. What's so sad is that he probably won't serve much time for this horrific crime. God will take care of this jerk!!!!
My blessings go to your family and children Tina. I'm so sorry.
I just stepped outside my door to unravel a letter distributed by my apartment complex to learn this horrific news. I am just in shock right now over this. Tina was a beautiful person. Her personality and demeanor actually convinced me to give Heatherwood a try. What's so sad is that I have been looking for her and only her since Saturday to talk about renewing my lease for another year, refusing to stop if her car was not outside. This is so upsetting to learn, and I still just can't believe it. What I really hate is that Tina, who always presented herself as a strong, upstanding individual, was intertwined with someone that would do something like this to her and her family. May she rest in peace, and may he rot in the depths of hell.
I knew Tina very well, I met her when I first came to Charlotte at Charleston Place apartments
where I held my first lease. She's by far the most sincere, sweetest, kindess, most goal
oriented person I've ever met. To have to raise two children by herself, all the while
maintaining her daily responsibilities shows just how strong of a black woman she was. We've
had plenty of talks about her plans for the future, from where she wanted her first house to be,
to what courses she would take to excel her degree. This is the type of woman you respect, love,
and care for, not take the life of. And her two beautiful children, so smart and talented, will
be the ones who'll actually take the brunt of it all. The only way I can cope with such a
loss is just to let the Lord handle it, with Him all things are possible. My sympathy goes out
to her family and loved ones. We ALL now have another angel to guide us with her light.
My goodness! I think this guy was from Princeton, NC. I haven't seen him since the 80's. Did he play football at UNC back in the early 80's? If so, his brother also tried to have his first wife killed. He hired thugs to run her off the highway, beat her up, and cut her throat. Thank God, she lived, but those Bryant brothers are crazy!!!! Yes, I do know them.
Tina moved me into my apartment when I had turned 18. It was my first and only apartment, and I was somewhat of a picky tenant. She stayed until almost 7 to show my apartment, sign my lease and answer questions. What was so great about that was, she wasnt MY LEASING AGENT. She was always kind and greeted me by name and with a smile! My boyfriend was the one who alerted me to the scene at 1908, when I joined him later from work, we came to the conclusion someone had been murdered. My mother was killed at the hands of her abusive husband 13 years ago, and as a victim of domestic violence in a previous relationship, I cant stress more how we as women need to take the step (NONE ARE TOO EXTREME), to separate ourselves and the ones we love from ANY potential danger. These men are possessive, sick, demented individuals with a twisted sense of reality. SO WE CANT TAKE THE NORMAL MEASURES. I packed up, moved 800 miles away, got new numbers and started over until I felt safe enough to come home. Thankfully no children are involved in my situation, but I am missing a mother due to the same situation. Tina was an undeserving victim in a crime that has become so rampant in latter years, and not only women but upstanding men in our communities need to stand up and take the measures to protect our women and teach these ignorant men that we wont stand for it. After reading these posts, the tears are flowing. I am missing my mother, as well as Tina. She will be missed!
Arraigned Offenses for Case Number: 2007238504 CRS
Arraigned Defendant Name: BRYANT,KENNETH,LORENZO
County: MECKLENBURG
Court Date: 10/11/2007
Session: AM
Court Room: 5310
Tina's murderer will face trial on 10/11/07 at 9am. For those who choose to support Tina and her family, I will see you there.
Tina would have been so happy to know that so many people cared about her. Thank you for all your comments about her. Please do not let the comments be the last, lets stand up and fight for our right to choose who we want to be with without being afraid of being hurt or murdered! TOgether we can make a difference. Just say NO to violence!
tina i just got back from iraq and dave told me i am so sorry girl so sorry i was tryig to see you i love you so much i miss you i wish i wasnt in iraq so i could have been here for you i am so hurt tina we been friends since we were 18 why did this happen you i love you girl i love you
Tina - I miss you so much... I know you can watch your babies grow up from above; but it will never be the same for them.. My heart and prayers are with them and your family! I still can not believe you left us so quickly; and I hope that Kenneth never gets to see the light of day again or his child. Love you always - Dawn
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