Two Charged in Connection with Homicide on Wake Towne Drive

Raleigh Police Department homicide detectives have obtained warrants charging two suspects in connection with the murder of Stephen Curtis Hoyle. Both suspects are in custody after being located through the efforts of officers and detectives representing multiple elements of the RPD.

• Noureddine Oumous (DOB 11/22/90) was taken into custody without further incident at a residence on Pine Stump Lane in Raleigh.

• William Michael Estes (DOB 3/28/86) was taken into custody without further incident at a motel on Walnut Street in Cary with the assistance of the Cary Police Department.

Oumous and Estes are each charged with murder.

The suspects are being transported to the Wake County Jail.

The follow-up investigation of the case is continuing, and anyone with information that might assist detectives is asked to call Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that help solve cases.