Man Accused in Brutal N.C. Rail Slaying Faces Federal Charge NYT | Top Stories By: Eduardo Medina and Devlin Barrett 10 September 2025 at 05:28 A conviction would make the man, who is accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee on a light rail train in Charlotte, eligible for the federal death penalty. © Erik Verduzco/Associated PressThe light rail system in Charlotte, N.C., has been a major driver of development south of the city’s downtown area.