UPDATE (9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11): Another person has been arrested on Tuesday in connection to a fatal stabbing in Mingo County. The total number of people arrested is now six.

The West Virginia State Police tells 13 News that David Henry Tidwell IV, 39, of Chattaroy, was arrested and charged with “Felony Accessory After the Fact for Murder.”

Everyone arrested includes:

  • David Tidwell, 39, of Chattaroy
  • Qiana Harmon, 42, of North Matewan
  • Phyllis Ferrell, 62, of Matewan
Booking Photos for David Tidwell, Qiana Harmon (Photo Courtesy: West Virginia State Police) and Phyllis Ferrell (Photo Courtesy: West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation)
  • Everett Lockard, 53, of North Matewan
  • Terry Steele, 52, of Matewan
  • Misty Cline, 45, of Delbarton
Everett Lockard, Terry Steele and Misty Cline Booking Photos (Photo Courtesy: West Virginia State Police)

UPDATE (4:26 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11): West Virginia State Police (WVSP) says multiple people were arrested after a man was murdered in Mingo County.

On Monday around 11:30 p.m., multiple troopers responded to a stabbing call at the “Magnolia Garden Apartment Complex” in Matewan, West Virginia, according to WVSP.

Troopers say they found Cory Marcum, 27, of North Matewan, dead from a stab wound to his thigh.

Troopers say they interviewed and arrested five people at the scene. WVSP says investigators currently do not know which specific suspect stabbed and killed the man.

The following suspects were charged with “Felony Accessory After the Fact for Murder”:

  • Qiana Nicole Harmon, 42, of North Matewan
  • Phyllis June Ferrell, 62, of Matewan
  • Everett Arthur Lockard, 53, of North Matewan
  • Terry Kevin Steele, 52, of Matewan
  • Misty Treal Cline, 45, of Delbarton

WVSP says the investigation is active and ongoing.


MATEWAN, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia State Police (WVSP) says a person was murdered in Matewan, West Virginia, on Monday.

According to WVSP, the murder happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Gardens Apartments.

WVSP says this is an active investigation involving multiple suspects in custody and several crime scenes. Multiple troopers were also involved in the investigation, according to WVSP.

Troopers say they will provide an update on Tuesday.

This is a developing story. Stay with 13 News for updates.