DoorDash Driver Helps Solve Gruesome Murder in Charlotte

23-year-old woman charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting her girlfriend and hiding the body in a closet

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:12am

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A 23-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say she fatally shot her 26-year-old significant other, with the victim's body reportedly being discovered inside a closet at a North Carolina apartment after a DoorDash driver noticed a 'foul smell' emanating from the dwelling.

Why it matters

This case highlights the important role that alert community members can play in assisting law enforcement, as the DoorDash driver's actions helped crack the case. It also raises questions about domestic violence, the prevalence of gun violence, and the need for better mental health resources.

The details

On March 10th, police were called to an apartment complex in Charlotte for a welfare check after receiving a call about a possible dead body. A DoorDash driver had noticed an unsettling smell coming from the unit and someone at the apartment informed the driver that a body was stored inside. Responding officers located the body of 26-year-old Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado inside the closet, covered in towels and already decomposing. Police arrested 23-year-old Lhis Brito-Costa, who allegedly admitted to authorities that she shot the victim after learning about a purported affair.

  • On March 10th, police were called to the apartment complex.
  • On March 12th, Brito-Costa made her first court appearance where bail was denied.
  • Brito-Costa's next scheduled court appearance is set for April 2nd.

The players

Lhis Brito-Costa

A 23-year-old woman charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting her 26-year-old girlfriend.

Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado

The 26-year-old victim who was allegedly shot and killed by her girlfriend, Lhis Brito-Costa.

DoorDash driver

An unnamed DoorDash delivery driver who noticed a foul smell coming from the apartment and alerted authorities, leading to the discovery of the victim's body.

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What they’re saying

“How could that wretched woman take her life without mercy, just because my niece didn't want to be with her anymore? In a fit of anger, she killed her, shooting her multiple times and hiding her body in a closet for three days.”

— Relative of the victim (Social media post)

“Who knows what she planned to do with my niece's body? But a young man who went to deliver an order noticed a foul smell and alerted the police, and that's how they found Evelin's body.”

— Relative of the victim (Social media post)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on April 2nd whether or not to allow Lhis Brito-Costa to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the need for better resources and support to address domestic violence and mental health issues, as well as the importance of community vigilance in assisting law enforcement to prevent further violence.