RALEIGH, N.C. — A Raleigh man was arrested on Saturday morning after police say he tried to have a man killed – a man who was involved in a wreck that killed the suspect’s mother back in 2016.
Wake Forest Police arrested Rhett Michael Barlow for allegedly asking someone to kill a man named Donald Caulder, Jr.
Nearly 8 years ago, Caulder was driving a dump truck along Capital Blvd. when he crashed into Barlow’s mother, a high school teacher named Michelle Barlow.
Authorities said they believed driver fatigue or distraction contributed the crash. Caulder, 29, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed.
Investigators with the State Highway Patrol said there was no evidence at the scene that Caulder tried to brake or swerve to avoid the crash. Authorities said Caulder has a history of eight driving-related violations since 2008.
At the memorial service for Michelle Barlow, her two children, including Rhett, could be seen grieving her death. Her husband said he forgave Caulder. A photo showed Michelle with her family.
After being arrested, Rhett Barlow was transported to the Wake County Detention Center and is being held under a $1 million secured bond.
The investigation into this incident continues. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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