CHARLOTTE, NC. (THECOUNT) — Missing North Carolina woman, Mary Collins, has been located deceased in Charlotte Sunday.

Collins, 20, was found dead Sunday after being missing since March 28. Family members reported her missing on March 30. She was last seen on Burnley Road on March 28 around 2:30 p.m. and was believed to have traveled to the NoDa area to meet with friends, according to officials.

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According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, Kelly Lavery, James Salerno and Lavi Pham, were arrested and charged in Collins’ kidnapping and murder after her body was located Sunday in the 700 block of Rollerton Road.

Police say they followed leads to locate the young woman’s body.

The trio were transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

A motive nor manner of death was not provided.

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Geo quick facts: Charlotte is a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina. Its modern city center (Uptown) is home to the Levine Museum of the New South, which explores post–Civil War history in the South, and hands-on science displays at Discovery Place. Uptown is also known for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which celebrates the sport of auto racing through interactive exhibits and films – wikipedia.