Two North Carolina, men accused of robbing and killing a beloved sandwich shop owner in Charlotte have been tied to a separate murder case.

Terry Connor Jr. and Steven Staples have both been charged with murder in the death of 61-year-old Scott Brooks.

The defendants — believed to be ages 35 and 37, respectively — appeared in court for their trial this week, where the complete set of allegations against them finally came to light.

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On Dec. 19, 2019, Brooks was arriving at the restaurant that he co-owned, Brooks Sandwich House, when two men wearing hooded sweatshirts approached him with guns drawn. The men took about $100 from his wallet, and surveil

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