A Mebane man faces trial for the 2022 murders of two teens in Orange County, with jury selection starting Monday
Trial for Mebane Man Accused of Murdering Two Teens to Begin
The trial will start on Monday for a Mebane man accused of murdering two teens in 2022 in Orange County.
Charges Against Issiah Mehki Ross
Issiah Mehki Ross, 21, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of 14-year-old Lyric Woods and 18-year-old Devin Clark.
Details of the Case
The teens were reported missing in September 2022. Woods was a student at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough. Clark was a student at Eastern Alamance High School and a football player. Family members said they were good friends.
Their bodies were found on September 18, 2022, off a remote ATV path in Orange County.
Arrest and Legal Status
After the deaths of Clark and Woods, police said Ross fled to Delaware. He was arrested in October 2022.
Ross is not eligible for the death penalty because he was under 18 years old at the time of the alleged crimes.
In March 2025, Ross entered a plea of not guilty.
Connection to the Victims
Ross attended school with Clark at Eastern Alamance High School in Mebane. He will be tried as an adult.
Clark’s mother stated that Clark and Ross knew each other, but not well. Ross had only been at Eastern Alamance for a few days before Clark and Woods went missing.
Upcoming Jury Selection
Jury selection is expected to begin on Monday.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Issiah Mehki Ross |
| Age | 21 |
| Charges | First-degree murder |
| Victims | Lyric Woods (14), Devin Clark (18) |
| Missing Report Date | September 2022 |
| Body Discovery Date | September 18, 2022 |
| Arrest Date | October 2022 |
| Plea Entered | Not guilty (March 2025) |
| Jury Selection Date | Monday |
