Darlington County, SC Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Eppling

Name

Kyle Eppling

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On the night of august 27, 2012 kyle eppling was in the parking lot of oakland plantation apartments talking with a few friends, and suddenly gunshots rang out. Kyle eppling was fatally wounded while talking with his friends and witnesses said they saw someone dressed in dark clothing with a scarf over their face running from the scene carrying a handgun.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Way

Name

Charles Way

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 18, 2008, charles way was found shot to death in his residence, located at 65 grace lane, sumter, south carolina.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Wilson

Name

Jerventez Wilson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 1, 2008 the victim jerventez wilson was robbed at gun point and shot while visiting cubbage mobile home park located in dalzell, s.C. Jerventez wilson later died from the gun shot wound.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Brooks

Name

Joseph Brooks

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 3, 2008 between the hours of 7:00 p.M. And 1:44 a.M. Unknown person(s) entered the residence of joseph brooks located in the 7000 block of richbow road in the community of horatio in sumter county and shot him to death

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Osteen

Name

Pete Osteen

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 2, 2002, pete osteen was reported missing by his family after he left on may 1 to go to out of town but never arrived at his destination. He had last been seen driving his burgundy and black chevrolet pick-up. On may 11, 2002, osteen’s body and pick-up truck were found in a barn in the dalzell area.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

John Doe

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 25, 2005, at approximately 8:15 pm, this subject was driving a white 1993 chevrolet van with florida tags northbound on interstate 95 when it wrecked and killed him. Many attempts were made by the coroner and members of our office to identify this person but we have had no luck as yet.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Andrews

Name

James Andrews

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 3, 1992, james andrews and his son kenneth andrew were found murdered at their convenience store, kwik fare, located at the intersection of pinewood road and kolb road in sumter county. The victims were shot with a .38 caliber weapon. It is believed the murders took place between 10:00 pm and 11:15 pm.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Andrews

Name

Kenneth Andrews

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 3, 1992, james andrews and his son kenneth andrew were found murdered at their convenience store, kwik fare, located at the intersection of pinewood road and kolb road in sumter county. The victims were shot with a .38 caliber weapon. It is believed the murders took place between 10:00 pm and 11:15 pm.

Agency

Sumter County

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cold-case-record__Campbell

Name

Barbara Campbell

Age

34

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Victim went for a walk and didn't return. Body found 09/1992 by a hunter. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Claudette Young

Age

17

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Claudette young was last seen on april 16, 1993 and reported missing by her mother on may 5, 1993. Ms. Young's remains were found on july 16, 1993 in a wooded field in lower richland county. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Presher

Name

Cody Presher

Age

17

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Robert codath "Cody" presher was found by his roommate dead in his apartment. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__O'Boyle

Name

Mike O'Boyle

Age

20

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Eugene carmichael "Mike" o'boyle was a sophomore at university of south carolina whose car was found burned and later, skeletal remains were found about a mile away from his car. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Warren

Name

Natasha Warren

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 24, 2008, 23-year-old natasha warren was found deceased inside her vehicle near I-26 at bush river road exit . She was on her way to work and had pulled off the interstate with a flat tire. Ms. Warren went to a nearby convenience store to call a family member for assistance and also called her boss to let them know she would be late. Found dead with gunshot wound. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Randolph Jr

Name

Raymond Randolph Jr

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Raymond "Bayray" randolph, jr. Was found deceased in a vacant house on everitt street off hardscramble road. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Canzater

Name

Regina Canzater

Age

37

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Regina griffin canzater was found strangled by the railroad tracks on west beltline blvd. Near colony apartments . If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Eaddy

Name

Silene Eaddy

Age

15

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Silene eaddy aka erica mccoy was beaten and set on fire. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Woodard

Name

Theron Woodard

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Theron "Boukie" woodard and a friend had just left insomnia night club and as they approached the theater at columbia mall a dark vehicle drove up beside them and began shooting. Mr. Woodard was in the passenger seat, was hit, and died from his injuries. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.

Agency

Richland County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Gurganus Sr

Name

John Gurganus Sr

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 9, 1979, the body of john gurganus, sr. Was found in a burning van off us highway 176 and deerfield road in richland county, south carolina. An autopsy report showed that the victim had been shot.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Smyth

Name

Patrick Smyth

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Patrick smyth’s body was found at approximately 1 a.M. On february 13, 1987 in the northern portion of richland county, sc near I-77 on highway 555. He had been shot and burned. He was a commercial truck driver whose tractor, a 1978 white road commander ii, silver with red stripes, bearing a pennsylvania tag was destroyed by fire. The white trailer and its contents were intact. Both the tractor and trailer bore the w. F. Burns trucking company logo. It is believed that smyth had fuel line trouble and bought parts at a truck stop located on I-77 in either north or south carolina. It also is believed he obtained a ride from an unknown motorist.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Campbell

Name

Barbara Campbell

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Barbara o. Campbell was reported missing on august 8, 1992. Witness stated the 34-year-old black female was going for a walk and never returned. The body of ms. Campbell was discovered off lyksland trail road in richland county on the september 19, 1992. Ms. Campbell was pregnant at the time of her death.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Oree

Name

Teresa Oree

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Ms. Teresa a. Oree’s body was found behind a vacant house near wakefield and roosevelt roads., not far from where she lived. She had been shot three times.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Robinson

Name

Jack Robinson

Age

65

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On august 17, 1996 richland county sheriff’s deputies responded to the rosewood boat landing at the end of rosewood drive, just down from the sc state fairgrounds. Witnesses reported that a man had been stabbed. When deputies arrived, they discovered the body of jack robinson. Witnesses described how robinson met with a man and walked with him into a wooded area. Shortly thereafter, they heard jack screaming for help as he stumbled out of the woods. The suspect, in the composite above, was described as a latino male about 5’10”, 160 lbs., mustache, wearing ray-ban style sunglasses and about 25-35 years old. Jack lived on ranch road and worked at moncrief army hospital on ft. Jackson in the drug dispensary

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Williams III

Name

Darrell Williams III

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 14, 2008, darrell williams was the victim of a home invasion which took place on berkshire drive. According to a witness, the unknown male subject was wearing a red bandana, black shirt and pants and carrying a handgun.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Ryant

Name

Donald Ryant

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Donald ryant was found shot to death at 2 sandy springs court in northwest richland county around 11 p.M. On december 14, 2008. He was shot while sitting in his vehicle with the engine running. Donald was only 27 years old at the time of his death

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Gerhart

Name

Robert Gerhart

Age

68

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of february 22, 2020 robert “bob” gerhart was found dead, from multiple upper body injuries, in his apartment located at 357 willie wilson road in richland county, south carolina.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Walker

Name

James Walker

Age

56

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

James walker was reported missing on may 2, 2018 by his sister. He is not answering his phone and no one has heard from him since april 18, 2018.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Linnell Young

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Linnell c. Young was last seen by his mother on march 28, 2006 around 5:30 p.M. At his home on virginia byrd rd. In eastover, sc. He told his mother he was not feeling well and going to bed. When she checked on him on the 29th, he was not at home and the door to his home was open. He never made it to work nor did he pick up his paycheck.

Agency

Richland County

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cold-case-record__Henry III

Name

Ivory Henry III

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

Florence County Sheriff's Office

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