Mother of teen found dead in Lincoln County prays for peace, answers

A grieving mother is speaking out after the body of her 16-year-old son was found along a quiet road in Lincoln County over the weekend.  Edwin Morales' family created a makeshift memorial in the area where his body was found along Whitehouse Drive in Lincolnton on Sunday. The family is left with so many unanswered questions and is trying to wrap their heads around what happened to him. Surrounded by photos, flowers and candles of devotion, Yuridia Morales' love burns bright. She says Edwin was more than just her son, he was a brother, a cousin and a friend. He was a light to those around him and will be terribly missed.  "It's so that we can remember the person that he was," she said. "We pray that his soul can live in peace."The 16-year-old's body was found about a mile from his home. Lincoln County detectives are investigating the case as a possible homicide. Now, his mother's faith is being tested as she stands in the middle of tragedy following his unexpected death.Read more:  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/edwin-morales-teen-found-dead-lincoln-county-homicide-family-grieving-mother-seeks-justice/275-9fb6a174-0663-42b9-abc0-7885d9f05016WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.