Raleigh teacher murdered in home invasion, suspect arrested

Raleigh, NC – Zoe Welsh, a teacher at a local private school, was murdered during a home invasion on Saturday morning. Officers responded to a 911 call at around 6:30 a.m. from Welsh, who reported an intruder in her home.

As dispatchers remained on the line, the suspect began assaulting Welsh. When police arrived at the residence on Clay Street, they found her with life-threatening injuries and attempted to provide aid until paramedics arrived.

Welsh was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The investigation led officers to Ryan Camacho, 36, who was taken into custody in the neighborhood.

Camacho faces charges of murder and felony burglary. It remains unclear whether Camacho and Welsh had any prior connection.

Raleigh Police Chief Ricco Boyce expressed condolences for Welsh’s family and friends in a statement. He highlighted the impact of her loss on the community and praised the officers’ actions that led to Camacho’s arrest.

WTVD reported that Welsh had served nearly two decades as a teacher at Ravenscroft School. A spokesperson for the school described her as a cornerstone of the Upper School Science Department, noting the deep impact of her loss on the community.

Camacho is being held at the Wake County Detention Center without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Records indicate that Camacho has an extensive criminal history, including over five years in prison for discharging a firearm, from which he was released in July.

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