Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, was murdered on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line by repeat offender Decarlos Brown Jr., exposing failures in the justice system and transit safety. Her story demands accountability for lenient judges and inadequate security that let a dangerous criminal roam free.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Tragedy Overview
00:36 Iryna Zarutska’s Background
01:06 The Murder on Lynx Blue Line
01:41 Decarlos Brown’s Criminal History
02:12 Rumors About Judge Teresa Stokes
03:11 Charlotte’s Transit Safety Issues
03:42 Iryna’s Family and Community Response
05:02 Political Reactions and Controversies
06:21 Unreleased Footage and Public Distrust
07:19 Call for Accountability and Justice
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Madman charged with killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was free on cashless bail — despite years of violence, mental illness
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Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska's look of horror after she was fatally stabbed on train — as her final moments are revealed
Charlotte Murder Suspect Mutters 'I Got that White Girl' as Blood Drips From Knife
Why didn’t anyone help her?
Tragic Footage Of Charlotte Stabbing Aftermath REVEALED
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On August 22, 2025, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was brutally murdered on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line by Decarlos Brown Jr., a 34-year-old with 14 prior arrests, including assault and felony robbery. Iryna, who fled Ukraine’s war in 2022 with her family, was a talented artist and veterinary assistant hopeful, known for her kindness at Zepeddie’s Pizzeria. Surveillance footage captured Brown stabbing her repeatedly in the neck while she was distracted with her phone, unaware of the danger. Despite his violent history and schizophrenia diagnosis, Brown was released in January 2025 by Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes on a written promise to appear in court, with no bail or consequences. Charlotte’s transit system, plagued by understaffed security and lax enforcement, allowed Brown, a chronic fare-beater, to board freely. After the murder, Charlotte’s Mayor Vi Lyles faced backlash for a vague statement, later admitting the courts’ failure to keep dangerous offenders off the streets. Iryna’s family, grieving in Charlotte while her father remains in Ukraine due to wartime obligations, mourns a vibrant life cut short. Controversial GoFundMe pages briefly emerged defending Brown, quickly shut down, while unverified rumors suggest Judge Stokes may profit from offender treatment programs. Surveillance audio allegedly caught Brown muttering, “I got that white girl,” fueling debates about withheld footage and racial narratives. Iryna’s sister shared her unfinished painting—a Charlotte sunset—while neighbors and a local church honored her with sunflowers at a vigil. This video dives into the systemic failures, from lenient judges to inadequate transit safety, that led to this tragedy. Should judges face consequences for releasing repeat offenders? Comment your thoughts below, like, and subscribe for more true crime stories.
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