BLUFFTON, SC – A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to killing his former girlfriend in the presence of her 6-year-old son will spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to a series of violent crimes committed last year. John Patrick Shea, 29, was sentenced Wednesday to life imprisonment without the possibility … Read more
FLORENCE, SC — A North Carolina man reported missing alongside his wife last week is now facing criminal charges in South Carolina after deputies allegedly found him in a Lake City residence, calmly seated among containers filled with his wife’s dismembered remains, according to authorities. Charles Antwine, 56, was arrested after investigators discovered what they … Read more
HORRY COUNTY, SC – A South Carolina woman has been charged in the death of her ex-husband, whose body was found concealed in a closet, authorities said. Joyanna Black Vansant is accused of murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the death of 60-year-old Frederick Vansant, Jr. His identity was … Read more
COLUMBIA, SC – A young woman visiting friends was tragically killed by a stranger during his violent crime spree that spanned multiple counties, authorities said Monday. Logan Federico, 22, was staying at a rental property in Columbia when she became the victim of an alleged perpetrator’s brazen actions. Officials say Alexander Dickey, 30, is the … Read more
CHARLESTON, SC – A seemingly bizarre and alarming attempt to mend a relationship through “prank” antics has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, wielding a knife while hiding in her shower with his face obscured by biker shorts. The suspect, Jackson Arnold, 25, now … Read more
SUMTER, SC – An 80-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly entering a neighbor’s home and fatally shooting an 11-year-old girl and his own wife in a violent outburst that has left a community reeling. Reuben Arthur Leonard has been charged with murder following the tragic incident on April 16, which took place in … Read more
EASLEY, SC – Authorities have charged a South Carolina woman with the tragic killing of her newborn in a case police have described as particularly gruesome. The incident unfolded in an Easley apartment on Friday evening, drawing a swift response from local law enforcement. Police in Easley responded to a distress call around 8:20 p.m. … Read more
COLUMBIA, SC – A Richland County courtroom witnessed a heart-wrenching case reach its conclusion as Wilbur Fields, 35, received a 50-year prison sentence for the harrowing death of his young daughter, Hope Fields. Fields pled guilty to charges of homicide by child abuse, a somber resolution to an incident that shook the community one year … Read more
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – A South Carolina man facing murder charges in the death of his younger brother may have left evidence behind in the form of a handwritten note that appears to outline a crime plan. Authorities arrested Charles Gordon Perry, 55, in December 2024, shortly after his brother, David Perry, 51, was reported … Read more
MARION, SC – A man from South Carolina, described by authorities as a “cold-blooded killer,” is facing charges for a series of horrific crimes, including the murder of a paramedic and a police officer. Jaremy Smith, 33, has pleaded guilty to killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare and is awaiting sentencing, while new … Read more