Eutawville, SC Area Cold Cases
Name
Johnny Young JrAge
38Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Name
Nicholas ValentineAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Name
Clifton Harris JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 19th, 2006 at approximately 0330 hours, cpd officers responded to the area of 76 murray blvd. In reference to a vehicle blocking traffic and possible gunshots in the area. This area, called “the battery”, is known for its historical significance and high valued homes. Upon the arrival on scene, officers located clifton harris jr. Slumped over in the driver’s seat deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Due to the vehicle’s final location, detectives believe clifton was attempting to flee from his killer prior to being shot numerous times. Detectives ponder whether this was a robbery gone badlyAgency
Charleston
Name
Daman WashingtonAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On march 7,2007 at approximately 0530 hrs.,cpd officers received a shot spotter activation. Minutes later, officers observed a b/m (later identified as daman washington aka “duck”) deceased lying by a white 2005 chevrolet malibu rental vehicle. The vehicle had been rented by a family member of damon. The investigation showed damon had been driving the malibu that night making multiple stops. It is believed damon was alone and went to the location of killian and nunan to meet someone he knew.Agency
Charleston
Name
Cleveland RichardsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 12, 2012 at approximately 2213 hrs., cpd officers responded and observed an unresponsive party (later identified as cleveland richardson) lying on the ground. The victim was transported and died at musc as a result of injuries from a gunshot wound.Agency
Charleston
Name
John JenkinsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 21, 2010, at about 3:30 a.M. Cpd officers responded to a shots fired call for service near 18 hanover. Officers arrived and located john jenkins deceased in the roadway in front of st. John’s episcopal church. John had been shot multiple times and was pronounced deceased at the scene. John was a vietnam veteran and one of the first african american business proprietors of an upscale jazz club located on jackson street called “club basin street”. John succumbed to the elements of the east side but, it did not prevent him from being a mentor to many young men, giving young mothers advice on how to handle their children when going astray. John was a humble man who loved sports trivia and conversations about family unityAgency
Charleston
Name
Josefino BugarinAge
61Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 30th, 1987, josefino bugarin (61 years old at time of death) was found by family members lying on the ground in front of his barber shop (joe’s barber shop) which was (then) located at 109-a st. James ave. (the barber shop and adjacent businesses were razed years ago and replaced with the present-day elam’s crossroads shopping center). Bugarin was late coming home which aroused the suspicion of family members who went to the barber shop to check on him. After finding bugarin, family members flagged down a passing motorist who notified gcpd. Officers arrived and notified the coroner who pronounced bugarin deceased. The investigation revealed that bugarin had been robbed then bludgeoned to death as he had severe head injuries. Bugarin’s business was largely cash-based and he was known to carry sums of money on his personAgency
Goose Creek
Name
Bryant KinseyAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 18th, 2014, bryant hud kinsey (33 years old at time of death) was shot inside an apartment at 107 carolina ave. (s&k apartments) and later died from those injuries. Responding officers met with numerous witnesses, none of which provided useful information. An exhaustive investigation identified potential suspect(s); however, the reluctance of witnesses to cooperate has prevented significant case progress. A passing witness observed a white four-door buick or cadillac fleeing the area at a high rate of speed around the time of the shooting.Agency
Goose Creek
Name
Terry GriggsAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Ralph terry griggs (39 years old at time of disappearance) left for work on the morning of november 21st, 1988 and was never seen again. Griggs was employed as a bridge inspector for the mark clark bridge project and was believed to have left home with a large sum of cash on his person. A rental car he was driving was found abandoned in the northwood's mall parking lot. The evidence in this case is very limited and few leads were generated in the early investigation. Few, if any, significant leads have been developed since his disappearance.Agency
Goose Creek
Name
Malcolm Jefferson IIAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Charleston Police Department
Name
Herman CaldwellAge
32Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Herman caldwell was last seen by his mother on march 3, 1982, and was on his way to charleston, sc. He was driving a black/gray 1972 pontiac grand prix sc tag gok 105. His family has not heard from him since his disappearance nor have record searches provided any new information. Dna is on file.Agency
Richland County
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
Arthur BundrickAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Arthur (marvin) bundrick was shot to death on april 1, 1968. His body was discovered by a citizen checking on a woods fire in the area off of claytor road in hopkins, sc. Mr. Bundrick’s body was lying near his 1956 station wagon which was parked along a field off of claytor road.Agency
Richland County
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
Ronald WestonAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Mr. Ronald j. Weston died as a result of gunshot wounds. His body was found at cabin creek and elm savannah roads in hopkins, south carolina.Agency
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
Willis JonesAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 12, 2010, the richland county sheriff’s department responded to a request for law enforcement due to an open door of the mobile home in which willis jones was living located on nazery circle in hopkins, south carolina. Mr. Jones was found deceasedAgency
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
Name
Ivory Henry IIIAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Florence County Sheriff's Office
Name
Darren WilliamsAge
39Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
On july 14, 2009, the body of darren williams, 39, was found in a dirt parking lot near magnum street adjacent to the georgia dome. The victim, williams, was struck and killed by a vehicle, described as a white suv, possibly a ford expedition or lincoln navigator. The suspect is believed to have a tattoo of a pit bull terrier on his left arm.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Willie GilmoreAge
21Cause of Death
shootingInfo
On nov. 16, 2013 at 12:54 am the victim willie gilmore age 21 was shot to death outside of 2504 bailey st. Evidence indicates the victim and suspect were acquainted. There were witnesses to the shooting.Agency
Columbia
Name
Nathaniel McKelvinAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On nov. 15, 2013 at 8:40 pm the victim nathaniel mckelvin age 21 was shot to death outside of 735 martha st. Two other victims were also wounded during the shooting. Two unknown men were seen fleeing in a small black car.Agency
Columbia
Name
Lindsey BiresAge
Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
On september 16, 2012 at 2:28 in the morning, palmetto-richland hospital nurse lindsey bires was struck by a small white vehicle. Prior to being hit by this vehicle, lindsey bires was sitting on the curve at 2 medical park drive. The vehicle fled the scene leaving lindsey critically injured. This vehicle and its driver could not be located or identified.Agency
Columbia
Name
Warren NelsonAge
46Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On feb. 10, 2012 at 7:00 am the victim warren nelson age 46 was found shot to death in the parking lot of gable oaks apts. At 901 colleton st. Evidence indicates that the shooting happened around 3:45 am.Agency
Columbia
Name
Amir JenningsAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On december 06, 2011, columbia police investigators began a search for a missing child, amir jennings. The mother of this child provided false information to police regarding the child’s whereabouts. In august, 2011, zinah jennings was prosecuted for unlawful conduct toward a child and sentenced to 10 years in prison. An exhaustive search of a multi-state area proved fruitless. As of june 27, 2013, amir jennings has not been found.Agency
Columbia
Name
Otis WilliamsAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On nov. 25, 2011 at 11:15 pm the victim otis williams, jr. Age 37 was found shot to death in a car at the pitt stop located at 4452 devine st. The shooting apparently happened between 5:00 pm and 11:15 pm.Agency
Columbia