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Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone announced just after noon today that Diana Keel's husband, Lynn Keel, had been apprehended just before arriving in Tuscon, Arizona this morning.

Diana Keel of Nashville, 38, was reported missing on Saturday, March 9 by her daughter, who lives out of the area attending college. Her body was found off of Polks Hole Road, a few miles outside of Leggett, on Tuesday, March 12.

Diana's husband, Lynn Keel, was charged with first degree murder Friday afternoon, March 15 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Keel was no longer found at his home or parent's home.

A massive search was launched by Nash County Sheriff's Office with numerous agencies in North Carolina as well as other states, offering assistance.

A tip came into the Nash County Sheriff's Office early Sunday morning. "The tip came in this morning and we worked with it and it ended up being very fruitful," said Stone.

Stone said Keel was arrested without incident by Arizona law enforcement and will be extradited back to Nash County Monday.

"A team will be leaving in the morning, along with my self, and will be in Tuscon by 9 a.m." said Stone.

A press released stated, "A traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Tucson, Arizona, 30 minutes from Benson, earlier this morning resulted in Rexford Lynn Keel, Jr. being taken into custody without incident. No statements were made by Keel, but there were many Wells Fargo receipts and a large sum of money with him."

"Keel is being taken to the Pima County Jail in Tucson, Arizona."

Stone said Keel put his head down when approached by law enforcement.

Keel's personal vehicles were seized by Nash County's Sheriff's Office. Keel left North Carolina on his parent's vehicle. Stone said there is no indication his parents willingly assisted Keel leaving the area.

Stone said the investigation has proven Diana Keel died from multiple stab wounds and that the speculations of a motive are still under investigation.

"My heart goes out to Diana Keel's family," said Stone, "My heart goes out to the son, 10 years-old, that's without a mother today and a father that's being detained in Tuscon, Arizona, and to the 18 year old daughter that's trying to further her education. What a traumatic experience, what a sad experience this is."

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has charged Rexford Lynn Keel with the murder of his wife, Diana Alejandra Keel. The warrant issued Friday afternoon is for first degree murder.

The whereabouts of Rexford Lynn Keel Jr. are currently unknown. Keel is believed to be operating a 1998 Chevy Pick-up possibly pewter/gold color with North Carolina registration plate BBM-9232. Nash County Sheriff's Office detectives are currently following up on leads.

Keel is a 57 year old white male, 5' 10" with blue eyes and blonde hair.

Any information to whereabouts of Rexford Lynn Kell Jr can be relayed to Nash County Sheriff's Office at (252) 459- 4121 or Twin County Crime Stoppers at (252) 977-1111.

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 38-year-old mother whose body was found Tuesday.
Diana Alejandra Keel was reported missing on Saturday, March 9 by her daughter, who is away at college and had not heard from her mom. According to the Nash County Sheriff's Office, she was last seen by her husband, Lynn Keel, on Friday, March 8.
On Tuesday, a Department of Transportation worker reportedly found Keel's body in Edgecombe County.

The Town of Nashville has been notified that it was accepted to be a part of the newly formed Downtown Strong Initiative.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is investing $260,000 in Downtown Strong, a program developed to help build local government capacity by providing economic development planning and revitalization resources and guidance.

Wherever Anne Freeman goes, she's likely to share a blessing.
It may be through a meal, a dessert, a hug, a prayer, a visit or an act of service but Freeman is likely to be giving of herself.
Freeman's service to others was recognized last Thursday during the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's annual Distinguished Citizen Award's Ceremony and Reception.

A Nashville man was charged with robbing the Sandy Cross L&L Convenience Store twice over four month period.
The first armed robbery happened on October 30. Sergeant Walker and K-9 Dako, of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, conducted a canine track from the L&L, located at 5862 NC Highway 58, Nashville, and tracked the suspect to Batchelor Road. The canine track ended on Batchelor Road with no further lead.

Nash County Commissioners approved a rezoning request that will pave the way for a new Dollar General to open up in the Sandy Cross area.
The request was to rezone 1.58 acres on the north side of Sandy Cross Road from R-40 (Single-Family residential) to GC-Cu (General Commercial Conditional Use) for the development of a general merchandise retail store.

Nashville's Police Department is hosting several block parties in the coming weeks for youth in the area.
The first will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 3 until 5 p.m. in the Nashville Elementary School gym.
Interim Police Chief Joey Corbett said the event is a way to bring youth in the community together with police officers.

Nash County celebrated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art senior center in the southern end of the county on Friday, a project that's been in the works for many years.
A ribbon cutting was held for the new senior center, which is located at the Bailey-Middlesex Park.

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from March 4 through 8.

The North Carolina State Division of Motor Vehicles will make its home in Rocky Mount, the Council of State decided last week.
The Council of State approved the move from Raleigh to Rocky Mount for the office of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The relocation will place the new headquarters in the six-story former Hardee's Food Systems building, located on North Church Street.