Darlington County, SC Area Cold Cases

Name
Kyle EpplingAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Charles WayAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Jerventez WilsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Joseph BrooksAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 deathAgency
Sumter County
Name
Pete OsteenAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
John DoeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
James AndrewsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Kenneth AndrewsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Barbara CampbellAge
34Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Name
Claudette YoungAge
17Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Name
Cody PresherAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Mike O'BoyleAge
20Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Name
Natasha WarrenAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Raymond Randolph JrAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Regina CanzaterAge
37Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
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
Name
Silene EaddyAge
15Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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
Name
Theron WoodardAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
John Gurganus SrAge
45Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Patrick SmythAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Barbara CampbellAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Teresa OreeAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Jack RobinsonAge
65Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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 dispensaryAgency
Richland County
Name
Darrell Williams IIIAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Donald RyantAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 deathAgency
Richland County
Name
Robert GerhartAge
68Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
James WalkerAge
56Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Linnell YoungAge
57Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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