Name: Brandi Merrick
Age: 37 years old
Last Seen: June 8, 2026
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Status: Still missing; suspect charged with murder
Case Information
37 year old Brandi Merrick was last seen in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 8, 2026. She was last seen leaving a family member’s home in the 4500 block of Houldsworth Drive around 8:30 pm.
Disappearance
At approximately 8:30 pm on June 8, 2026, Brandi Merrick was last seen leaving a family member’s residence in the 4500 block of Houldsworth Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Merrick left the home to visit her children at her ex-boyfriend’s house, a visit that usually lasts a couple hours. However, Brandi never returned and hasn’t been heard from since.
Brandi may be traveling in a rented Kia Sportage with black rims and an out of state tag on front. Calls and texts to her have gone unanswered, which loved ones say is out of character.
She was officially reported missing on June 10, 2026. Family members are concerned about Brandi’s well-being and are seeking information on her whereabouts.
Suspect Charged With Murder
On July 31, 2026, 36 year old Derrick Randall Jr was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Brandi Merrick. According to court records, Randall is Brandi’s ex-boyfriend.
The warrant alleges Randall killed Brandi on June 12. Randall is being held without bond in Mecklenburg County jail. He is set to appear in court on August 3rd.
After she disappeared, Brandi’s phone pinged near a a Shell gas station in Advance, North Carolina. Hours later, it pinged at Randall’s residence, where it remained all day. It then moved to Milgrove Road and Idlewid Road in Indian Trail, where it was last pinged.
Blood spatter found inside Randall’s garage was positively identified as Brandi’s. Multiple searches have been conducted in the areas where Randall’s phone pinged after she disappeared, but her body has not been found.
Appearance
Brandi has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’0 tall, and weighs 170 pounds. Her hair may currently be in braids.
Merrick has braces and a large lettered tattoo across her chest.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding Brandi’s whereabouts please contact the Charlotte Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600. Tips can also be submitted online.
Resources & Further Information
Public’s Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Police Searching For 37 Year Old Woman Last Seen in East Charlotte – WBTV
Family Pleads For Help Finding Missing Charlotte Mother of 3 – WBTV
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