Silent Witness Story - SC - 2008

The State of South Carolina The State of South Carolina
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Program S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Program
“Only in You” Grein “Only in You” Grein
Sanctuary Choir, First Baptist Church, Camden Sanctuary Choir, First Baptist Church, Camden
Invocation Invocation
Reverend Alice Odell Reverend Alice Odell
Eastminster Presbyterian Church– Columbia, SC Eastminster Presbyterian Church– Columbia, SC
“Words of Hope” Helen Steiner Rice “Words of Hope” Helen Steiner Rice
The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Representative, District 66 Representative, District 66
South Carolina House of Representatives South Carolina House of Representatives
Keynote Address Keynote Address

Ms. Tanya Sullivan Ms. Tanya Sullivan
Domestic Violence Survivor Domestic Violence Survivor
Introduced by Laura Hudson, SC Crime Victims’ Council Introduced by Laura Hudson, SC Crime Victims’ Council
Victim Remembrance Victim Remembrance

The Honorable Henry McMaster The Honorable Henry McMaster
South Carolina Attorney General South Carolina Attorney General
“More Than Conquerors” Jones, Jones, & Duncan “More Than Conquerors” Jones, Jones, & Duncan
Sanctuary Choir, First Baptist Church, Camden Sanctuary Choir, First Baptist Church, Camden
Benediction Benediction
Bishop C.L. “Josh” Lorick, Jr. Bishop C.L. “Josh” Lorick, Jr.
Rehoboth United Church – Columbia, SC Rehoboth United Church – Columbia, SC
* “Amazing Grace” * “Amazing Grace”

The Citadel Regimental Pipe Band The Citadel Regimental Pipe Band
*All those who are able are asked to please stand. *All those who are able are asked to please stand.
In 2007, 32 South Carolinians were murdered by their In 2007, 32 South Carolinians were murdered by their
intimate partners. As citizens of this state, we have a intimate partners. As citizens of this state, we have a
responsibility to take a stand against this injustice. responsibility to take a stand against this injustice.
Therefore, our state joined with more than forty other Therefore, our state joined with more than forty other
states in a mission “to promote peace, healing and states in a mission “to promote peace, healing and
responsibility in adult relationships.” responsibility in adult relationships.”
During the Silent Witness ceremony, wooden During the Silent Witness ceremony, wooden
silhouettes represent the women and men who have silhouettes represent the women and men who have
died due to domestic violence in South Carolina during died due to domestic violence in South Carolina during
the previous year. This year, there are 33 silhouettes; the previous year. This year, there are 33 silhouettes;
28 are for the known female homicide victims, 4 are for 28 are for the known female homicide victims, 4 are for
the known male homicide victims, and one represents the known male homicide victims, and one represents
those victims of which we are unaware. those victims of which we are unaware.
The SC Attorney General’s Office, through the S.T.O.P. The SC Attorney General’s Office, through the S.T.O.P.
Violence Against Women program, hosts this annual Violence Against Women program, hosts this annual
remembrance. Other contributing citizens and remembrance. Other contributing citizens and
organizations are acknowledged at the end of this book. organizations are acknowledged at the end of this book.
Special Honor to Special Honor to
Officer Lonnie Wells, Sr. and Officer Lonnie Wells, Sr. and
Corporal Marcus Stiles Corporal Marcus Stiles
Moncks Corner Police Department Moncks Corner Police Department
who gave their lives in defense of a victim of who gave their lives in defense of a victim of
domestic violence domestic violence
Words of Hope Words of Hope
For the Family For the Family
All who believe All who believe

In God’s mercy and grace In God’s mercy and grace
Will meet their loved ones Will meet their loved ones
Face to face, Face to face,
Where time is endless Where time is endless
And joy is unbroken And joy is unbroken
And only the words of love And only the words of love
Are spoken. Are spoken.
Helen Steiner Rice Helen Steiner Rice

Talia Talia
Ashley Ashley
16 years old 16 years old
Anderson County Anderson County
Ms. Ashley was killed due to blunt force Ms. Ashley was killed due to blunt force
trauma to the head on April 23, 2007. trauma to the head on April 23, 2007.
Police reports indicate that Ms. Ashley was Police reports indicate that Ms. Ashley was
struck and killed in her home with a large struck and killed in her home with a large
rock wielded by her boyfriend, Stanley rock wielded by her boyfriend, Stanley
Dehart III. Mr. Dehart then set Ms. Ashley’s Dehart III. Mr. Dehart then set Ms. Ashley’s
residence on fire. residence on fire.
Mr. Dehart is charged with murder and is Mr. Dehart is charged with murder and is
currently awaiting trial. currently awaiting trial.
Josephine Josephine
Estrich Estrich
Ms. Estrich was stabbed and killed on Janu- Ms. Estrich was stabbed and killed on Janu-
ary 22, 2007. ary 22, 2007.
According to reports, Ms. Estrich’s boy- According to reports, Ms. Estrich’s boy-
friend, Shawn Williams, stabbed her in the friend, Shawn Williams, stabbed her in the
chest. Ms. Estrich was approximately 5 chest. Ms. Estrich was approximately 5
weeks pregnant at the time. Mr. Williams weeks pregnant at the time. Mr. Williams
has been charged with murder and is cur- has been charged with murder and is cur-
rently awaiting trial. rently awaiting trial.
Ms. Estrich is survived by a daughter. Ms. Estrich is survived by a daughter.

Denise Denise
Lucas Lucas

Ms. Lucas was shot and killed on June 2, Ms. Lucas was shot and killed on June 2,
2007. 2007.
Ms. Lucas was killed by a single gunshot Ms. Lucas was killed by a single gunshot
wound to the head by her ex-husband, Luther wound to the head by her ex-husband, Luther
Lucas II. Afterwards, Mr. Lucas committed Lucas II. Afterwards, Mr. Lucas committed
suicide. According to reports, Mr. Lucas had suicide. According to reports, Mr. Lucas had
prior criminal domestic violence charges, prior criminal domestic violence charges,
and Mrs. Lucas had obtained an order of pro- and Mrs. Lucas had obtained an order of pro-
tection. tection.
Ms. Lucas is survived by a son. Ms. Lucas is survived by a son.

Catherine Catherine
Herrera Herrera
Beaufort County Beaufort County
Mrs. Herrera was shot and killed on Septem- Mrs. Herrera was shot and killed on Septem-
ber 16, 2007. ber 16, 2007.
Mrs. Herrera was killed by a single gunshot Mrs. Herrera was killed by a single gunshot
wound to the head by her husband, Jose wound to the head by her husband, Jose
Herrera. Witnesses established that Mr. and Herrera. Witnesses established that Mr. and
Mrs. Herrera had been engaged in an argu- Mrs. Herrera had been engaged in an argu-
ment throughout the afternoon. Mr. Herrera ment throughout the afternoon. Mr. Herrera
has been charged with murder and is cur- has been charged with murder and is cur-
Mrs. Herrera is survived by a daughter and Mrs. Herrera is survived by a daughter and
son. son.
Thomas Thomas
Hoffman Hoffman
Berkeley County Berkeley County
Mr. Hoffman was shot and killed on September 21, Mr. Hoffman was shot and killed on September 21,
2007. 2007.
Mr. Hoffman was shot three times in the back of the Mr. Hoffman was shot three times in the back of the
head by his wife, Marjorie Hoffman. According to head by his wife, Marjorie Hoffman. According to
police reports, Mrs. Hoffman had a history of drug police reports, Mrs. Hoffman had a history of drug
abuse that led to financial and domestic problems abuse that led to financial and domestic problems
between her and her husband. She attempted to between her and her husband. She attempted to
cover up Mr. Hoffman’s murder by burying his cover up Mr. Hoffman’s murder by burying his
body behind their privacy fence in the woods. body behind their privacy fence in the woods.
Mrs. Hoffman is charged with murder and is cur- Mrs. Hoffman is charged with murder and is cur-
Michelle Michelle
Edwards Edwards
Charleston County Charleston County
Mrs. Edwards was shot and killed on February Mrs. Edwards was shot and killed on February
3, 2007. 3, 2007.
According to reports, Mrs. Edwards’ husband, According to reports, Mrs. Edwards’ husband,
James Edwards, shot his wife in the parking lot James Edwards, shot his wife in the parking lot
at her workplace. Mr. Edwards then turned the at her workplace. Mr. Edwards then turned the
gun on himself and committed suicide. The gun on himself and committed suicide. The
couple was separated at the time of the shooting. couple was separated at the time of the shooting.
Mrs. Edwards is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Edwards is survived by two daughters.
Elaine Elaine
Humbert Humbert
Mrs. Humbert was stabbed to death on Sep- Mrs. Humbert was stabbed to death on Sep-
tember 24, 2007. tember 24, 2007.
Mrs. Humbert died as a result of multiple Mrs. Humbert died as a result of multiple
stab wounds to her upper chest by John stab wounds to her upper chest by John
Igneri. Mr. Igneri is currently awaiting trial. Igneri. Mr. Igneri is currently awaiting trial.
Mrs. Humbert is survived by a son and Mrs. Humbert is survived by a son and
daughter. daughter.
James James
Kelly Kelly

Mr. Kelly was shot and killed on October 20, Mr. Kelly was shot and killed on October 20,
2007. 2007.
Mr. Kelly and his wife, Joyce Kelly, were in a Mr. Kelly and his wife, Joyce Kelly, were in a
hotel when Mrs. Kelly shot and killed him. Af- hotel when Mrs. Kelly shot and killed him. Af-
terwards, she turned the gun on herself and terwards, she turned the gun on herself and
committed suicide. committed suicide.
Mr. Kelly is survived by a son. Mr. Kelly is survived by a son.

Leslie Leslie
McCravy McCravy
Ms. McCravy was shot and killed on July 14, Ms. McCravy was shot and killed on July 14,
2007. 2007.
Police reports indicate that Ms. McCravy Police reports indicate that Ms. McCravy
died as the result of a gunshot wound in- died as the result of a gunshot wound in-
flicted by her boyfriend, Deshawn Wright. flicted by her boyfriend, Deshawn Wright.
Mr. Wright then committed suicide. Mr. Wright then committed suicide.
Latoya Latoya
Pendergrass Pendergrass
Ms. Pendergrass was shot and killed on July 8, Ms. Pendergrass was shot and killed on July 8,
2007. 2007.
Ms. Pendergrass died as the result of a gunshot Ms. Pendergrass died as the result of a gunshot
wound to the head from her ex-boyfriend, Jake Wil- wound to the head from her ex-boyfriend, Jake Wil-
son. Ms. Pendergrass’s two young children were in son. Ms. Pendergrass’s two young children were in
the apartment at the time of the shooting. Accord- the apartment at the time of the shooting. Accord-
ing to police reports, the couple had a history of ar- ing to police reports, the couple had a history of ar-
guments and police had been called to the residence guments and police had been called to the residence
numerous times. Mr. Wilson is currently awaiting numerous times. Mr. Wilson is currently awaiting
trial for murder. trial for murder.
Ms. Pendergrass is survived by a son and daughter. Ms. Pendergrass is survived by a son and daughter.
Maria Maria
Hernandez Hernandez
Chesterfield County Chesterfield County
Mrs. Hernandez was stabbed and killed on July 6, Mrs. Hernandez was stabbed and killed on July 6,
2007. Mrs. Hernandez died due to multiple stab 2007. Mrs. Hernandez died due to multiple stab
wounds inflicted by her estranged husband, Rafael wounds inflicted by her estranged husband, Rafael
Sanchez. The police had responded to several calls Sanchez. The police had responded to several calls
involving the couple prior to Mrs. Hernandez’s involving the couple prior to Mrs. Hernandez’s
death, and reports indicate Mr. Sanchez had as- death, and reports indicate Mr. Sanchez had as-
saulted and intimidated his wife while they were saulted and intimidated his wife while they were
separated. Mrs. Hernandez had also obtained an or- separated. Mrs. Hernandez had also obtained an or-
der of protection. Mr. Sanchez pled guilty to her der of protection. Mr. Sanchez pled guilty to her
murder and was sentenced to life in prison. murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her son. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her son.
Theresa Theresa
Johnson Johnson

Clarendon County Clarendon County
Ms. Johnson was shot and killed on November Ms. Johnson was shot and killed on November
29, 2007. Police reports indicate that Ms. John- 29, 2007. Police reports indicate that Ms. John-
son’s ex-boyfriend, Charles Junious, came to her son’s ex-boyfriend, Charles Junious, came to her
house and refused to leave. After forcing entry house and refused to leave. After forcing entry
through the front door, Mr. Junious argued with through the front door, Mr. Junious argued with
Ms. Johnson’s mother, Barbara Johnson, and Ms. Johnson’s mother, Barbara Johnson, and
then shot and killed both Theresa and her then shot and killed both Theresa and her
mother. Ms. Theresa Johnson’s child was also mother. Ms. Theresa Johnson’s child was also
in the residence at the time of the shooting. Mr. in the residence at the time of the shooting. Mr.
Junious was charged with two counts of murder Junious was charged with two counts of murder
and is currently awaiting trial. and is currently awaiting trial.
Ms. Johnson is survived by her daughter. Ms. Johnson is survived by her daughter.
Cary Cary
Malphrus, III Malphrus, III
Dorchester County Dorchester County
Mr. Malphrus was shot and killed on Novem- Mr. Malphrus was shot and killed on Novem-
ber 26, 2007. ber 26, 2007.
According to reports, Mr. Malphrus was shot According to reports, Mr. Malphrus was shot
by his wife, Carolyn Malphrus. Mrs. Mal- by his wife, Carolyn Malphrus. Mrs. Mal-
phrus is awaiting trial for murder. phrus is awaiting trial for murder.
Mr. Malphrus is survived by two sons. Mr. Malphrus is survived by two sons.
Alecia Alecia
Arangilan Arangilan
Edgefield County Edgefield County
Ms. Arangilan was shot and killed on October Ms. Arangilan was shot and killed on October
30, 2007. 30, 2007.
Ms. Arangilan died as the result of multiple gun- Ms. Arangilan died as the result of multiple gun-
shot wounds to the head and chest by her hus- shot wounds to the head and chest by her hus-
band, Robert Herring. Mr. Herring also shot and band, Robert Herring. Mr. Herring also shot and
killed Ms. Arangilan’s seventeen-year-old killed Ms. Arangilan’s seventeen-year-old
daughter, Jade. Mr. Herring then turned the gun daughter, Jade. Mr. Herring then turned the gun
on himself and committed suicide. on himself and committed suicide.
Ms. Arangilan is survived by two daughters and Ms. Arangilan is survived by two daughters and
one son. one son.
Kelly Kelly
Taylor Taylor

Georgetown County Georgetown County
Ms. Taylor was strangled to death on May Ms. Taylor was strangled to death on May
12, 2007. 12, 2007.
Ms. Taylor was killed by her boyfriend, Ms. Taylor was killed by her boyfriend,
Brian Gilliard. Mr. Gilliard pled guilty to Brian Gilliard. Mr. Gilliard pled guilty to
voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to
25 years in prison. 25 years in prison.
Ms. Taylor is survived by two sons. Ms. Taylor is survived by two sons.
Judith Judith
Barth Barth
Greenville County Greenville County
Ms. Barth was stabbed to death on March 27, Ms. Barth was stabbed to death on March 27,
2007. 2007.
Reports indicated that Ms. Barth died as the Reports indicated that Ms. Barth died as the
result of multiple knife wounds to the neck result of multiple knife wounds to the neck
by her common-law husband, Gary Cunning- by her common-law husband, Gary Cunning-
ham. Mr. Cunningham is currently awaiting ham. Mr. Cunningham is currently awaiting
trial for murder. trial for murder.
Ms. Barth is survived by her daughter. Ms. Barth is survived by her daughter.
Lisa Lisa
Schad-Baldwin Schad-Baldwin
Ms. Schad-Baldwin was shot and killed on Ms. Schad-Baldwin was shot and killed on
May 25, 2007. May 25, 2007.
Police reports indicate that Ms. Schad- Police reports indicate that Ms. Schad-
Baldwin died as a result of a gunshot wound Baldwin died as a result of a gunshot wound
to the head by her common-law husband, to the head by her common-law husband,
William Palmer II. Mr. Palmer is currently William Palmer II. Mr. Palmer is currently
awaiting trial for murder. awaiting trial for murder.
Ms. Schad-Baldwin is survived by a daugh- Ms. Schad-Baldwin is survived by a daugh-

ter and son. ter and son.
Vanessa Vanessa
Vance Vance
Ms. Vance was killed by blunt force trauma to her Ms. Vance was killed by blunt force trauma to her
head and chest on April 8, 2007. head and chest on April 8, 2007.
Ms. Vance was killed in a car accident caused by Ms. Vance was killed in a car accident caused by
her ex-boyfriend, Elder Potlow, after he rammed her ex-boyfriend, Elder Potlow, after he rammed
his car into hers. Mr. Potlow had also been shoot- his car into hers. Mr. Potlow had also been shoot-
ing at the car as he pursued it. One other passenger ing at the car as he pursued it. One other passen-
was also killed in the accident. Ms. Vance was ger was also killed in the accident. Ms. Vance
three months pregnant. was three months pregnant.
Mr. Potlow has been charged with two counts of Mr. Potlow has been charged with two counts of
murder, two counts of assault and battery with in- murder, two counts of assault and battery with in-
tent to kill, and the death of a child in utero. He is tent to kill, and the death of a child in utero. He is
currently awaiting trial. currently awaiting trial.
Susan Susan
Edens Edens
Greenwood County Greenwood County
Ms. Edens was strangled to death on August 16, Ms. Edens was strangled to death on August 16,
2007. 2007.
Ms. Edens was beaten and strangled by her boyfriend, Ms. Edens was beaten and strangled by her boyfriend,
Derek Anderson. He then hid her body under a Derek Anderson. He then hid her body under a
porch at a deserted house in his neighborhood. Ac- porch at a deserted house in his neighborhood. Ac-
cording to reports, Ms. Edens and Mr. Anderson had a cording to reports, Ms. Edens and Mr. Anderson had a
prior history of domestic abuse. Mr. Anderson is cur- prior history of domestic abuse. Mr. Anderson is cur-
Ms. Edens is survived by her three sons. Ms. Edens is survived by her three sons.
Terry Terry
Hawes Hawes
Greenwood County Greenwood County
Mrs. Hawes was shot and killed on April 4, Mrs. Hawes was shot and killed on April 4,
2007. Mrs. Hawes and her estranged husband, 2007. Mrs. Hawes and her estranged husband,
Alonzo Hawes, were having an argument when Alonzo Hawes, were having an argument when
Mr. Hawes shot Mrs. Hawes several times. The Mr. Hawes shot Mrs. Hawes several times. The
couple’s three children witnessed the shooting. couple’s three children witnessed the shooting.
Reports indicate that Mrs. Hawes had obtained Reports indicate that Mrs. Hawes had obtained
both an order of protection and a restraining or- both an order of protection and a restraining or-
der against Mr. Hawes. Mr. Hawes is charged der against Mr. Hawes. Mr. Hawes is charged
with murder and is awaiting trial. with murder and is awaiting trial.
Mrs. Hawes is survived by two daughters and a Mrs. Hawes is survived by two daughters and a
son. son.
Jill Jill
Dean Dean
Horry County Horry County
Mrs. Dean was stabbed to death on October 16, Mrs. Dean was stabbed to death on October 16,
2007. According to reports, Mrs. Dean’s hus- 2007. According to reports, Mrs. Dean’s hus-
band, Charles Dean, returned to the home and band, Charles Dean, returned to the home and
killed her just hours after he ran away when she killed her just hours after he ran away when she
called 911 to report that he had hit her. The called 911 to report that he had hit her. The
Deans’ minor daughter was present when the Deans’ minor daughter was present when the
stabbing occurred and tried to come to the de- stabbing occurred and tried to come to the de-
fense of her mother. Mr. Dean is charged with fense of her mother. Mr. Dean is charged with
murder and is currently awaiting trial. murder and is currently awaiting trial.
Mrs. Dean is survived by her son and daughter. Mrs. Dean is survived by her son and daughter.
Aretha Aretha
Cunningham Cunningham
Lancaster County Lancaster County
Ms. Cunningham was strangled to death on June Ms. Cunningham was strangled to death on June 8,
8, 2007. 2007.
Ms. Cunningham and her boyfriend, Calvin Ms. Cunningham and her boyfriend, Calvin
Gaddy, were having an argument when Mr. Gaddy Gaddy, were having an argument when Mr. Gaddy
strangled Ms. Cunningham to death. Mr. Gaddy strangled Ms. Cunningham to death. Mr. Gaddy
pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sen-
sentenced to 25 years in prison. tenced to 25 years in prison.
Ms. Cunningham is survived by her son. Ms. Cunningham is survived by her son.
Catherine Catherine
Tollison Tollison
Laurens County Laurens County
Ms. Tollison was strangled to death on October Ms. Tollison was strangled to death on October
15, 2007. 15, 2007.
Ms. Tollison and her boyfriend, Michael Hig- Ms. Tollison and her boyfriend, Michael Hig-
gins, were having an argument when Mr. Hig- gins, were having an argument when Mr. Hig-
gins strangled Ms. Tollison to death. Accord- gins strangled Ms. Tollison to death. Accord-
ing to police reports, Mr. Higgins had a history ing to police reports, Mr. Higgins had a history
of violence against Ms. Tollison. Mr. Higgins of violence against Ms. Tollison. Mr. Higgins
is charged with her murder and is awaiting trial. is charged with her murder and is awaiting trial.
Ms. Tollison is survived by her son and daugh- Ms. Tollison is survived by her son and daugh-
ter. ter.
Kenneth Kenneth
Wilson Wilson
Lee County Lee County
Mr. Wilson was shot and killed on December Mr. Wilson was shot and killed on December
25, 2007. 25, 2007.
Mr. Wilson was killed in his home by his girl- Mr. Wilson was killed in his home by his girl-
friend, Tippy Retana. Police reports indicate friend, Tippy Retana. Police reports indicate
that Ms. Retana tried to make it look like an un- that Ms. Retana tried to make it look like an un-
known suspect had forced entry into the house known suspect had forced entry into the house
and shot Mr. Wilson. Ms. Retana was convicted and shot Mr. Wilson. Ms. Retana was convicted
of murder and sentenced to life without parole. of murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his son. Mr. Wilson is survived by his son.
Vikki Vikki
Marcus Marcus
Lexington County Lexington County
Ms. Marcus was shot and killed on October 8, Ms. Marcus was shot and killed on October 8,
2007. Ms. Marcus was killed by her ex- 2007. Ms. Marcus was killed by her ex-
boyfriend, Roger Cochran III. According to re- boyfriend, Roger Cochran III. According to re-
ports, Mr. Cochran came to Ms. Marcus’s house ports, Mr. Cochran came to Ms. Marcus’s house
and argued with her and her new boyfriend. and argued with her and her new boyfriend.
When asked to leave, he pulled out a gun and When asked to leave, he pulled out a gun and
shot and killed both Ms. Marcus and her boy- shot and killed both Ms. Marcus and her boy-
friend. Mr. Cochran is charged with two counts friend. Mr. Cochran is charged with two counts
of murder and is awaiting trial. of murder and is awaiting trial.
Ms. Marcus is survived by two sons and a Ms. Marcus is survived by two sons and a
daughter. daughter.
Sharon Sharon
Harris Harris
Newberry County Newberry County
Mrs. Harris was shot and killed on January 8, Mrs. Harris was shot and killed on January 8,
2007. 2007.
Mrs. Harris was shot by her husband, Daniel Mrs. Harris was shot by her husband, Daniel
Harris. Reports indicate that Mrs. Harris had Harris. Reports indicate that Mrs. Harris had
filed for and received an order of protection. Mr. filed for and received an order of protection.
Harris is charged with her murder and is cur- Mr. Harris is charged with her murder and is
rently awaiting trial. currently awaiting trial.
Mrs. Harris is survived by three sons and three Mrs. Harris is survived by three sons and three
daughters. daughters.
Ruby Ruby
Thompson Thompson
Orangeburg County Orangeburg County
Ms. Thompson was shot and killed on Febru- Ms. Thompson was shot and killed on Febru-
ary 6, 2007. ary 6, 2007.
Ms. Thompson was shot by her boyfriend, Ms. Thompson was shot by her boyfriend,
Oscar McDowell. According to reports, Mr. Oscar McDowell. According to reports, Mr.
McDowell killed Ms. Thompson and then set McDowell killed Ms. Thompson and then set
her body on fire. Mr. McDowell is a regis- her body on fire. Mr. McDowell is a regis-
tered sex offender. He pled guilty and was tered sex offender. He pled guilty and was
sentenced to 40 years in prison. sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Ms. Thompson is survived by her son. Ms. Thompson is survived by her son.
Lucy Lucy
Branham Branham
Richland County Richland County
Ms. Branham was severely beaten on September 15, Ms. Branham was severely beaten on September 15,
2007 and died five days later from her injuries. Ms. 2007 and died five days later from her injuries. Ms.
Branham and her boyfriend, Chris Arant, were having Branham and her boyfriend, Chris Arant, were having
an argument when Mr. Arant beat her unconscious. an argument when Mr. Arant beat her unconscious.
According to reports, Mr. Arant hit Ms. Branham According to reports, Mr. Arant hit Ms. Branham
multiple times with his fists and rammed her head multiple times with his fists and rammed her head
through the window of a truck. A neighbor found Ms. through the window of a truck. A neighbor found Ms.
Branham later that morning. Mr. Arant was charged Branham later that morning. Mr. Arant was charged
with murder and is currently awaiting trial. with murder and is currently awaiting trial.
Ms. Branham is survived by her son. Ms. Branham is survived by her son.
Chamaiporn Chamaiporn
Chongpatana Chongpatana
Spartanburg County Spartanburg County
Ms. Chongpatana was shot and stabbed to death on Ms. Chongpatana was shot and stabbed to death on
September 10, 2007. September 10, 2007.
Ms. Chongpatana was shot and stabbed by her hus- Ms. Chongpatana was shot and stabbed by her hus-
band, Xao Vang. Afterwards, Mr. Vang turned the gun band, Xao Vang. Afterwards, Mr. Vang turned the gun
on himself and committed suicide. Reports indicate on himself and committed suicide. Reports indicate
that Ms. Chongpatana had obtained an order of pro- that Ms. Chongpatana had obtained an order of pro-
tection prior to the incident. tection prior to the incident.
Ms. Chongpatana is survived by two sons. Ms. Chongpatana is survived by two sons.
Erika Erika
Horton Horton
Mrs. Horton was killed on January 2, 2007. Mrs. Horton was killed on January 2, 2007.
According to reports, Mrs. Horton’s throat was According to reports, Mrs. Horton’s throat was
slashed by her husband, Larry Horton. Mr. slashed by her husband, Larry Horton. Mr. Hor-
Horton was found guilty of her murder and was ton was found guilty of her murder and was sen-
sentenced to life in prison. tenced to life in prison.
Mrs. Horton is survived by her two daughters. Mrs. Horton is survived by her two daughters.
Kimberly Kimberly
Murphy Murphy
Ms. Murphy was stabbed to death on Septem- Ms. Murphy was stabbed to death on September
ber 7, 2007. 7, 2007.
Reports indicated that Ms. Murphy and her Reports indicated that Ms. Murphy and her boy-
boyfriend, Larry Casey, were having an argu- friend, Larry Casey, were having an argument
ment when Mr. Casey stabbed Ms. Murphy when Mr. Casey stabbed Ms. Murphy with an
with an ice pick. He then buried her body in the ice pick. He then buried her body in the woods.
woods. Mr. Casey is charged with murder and Mr. Casey is charged with murder and is await-
is awaiting trial. ing trial.
Quanna Quanna
Cooper Cooper
Sumter County Sumter County
Ms. Cooper was shot and killed on March Ms. Cooper was shot and killed on March
16, 2007. 16, 2007.
Reports indicate that Ms. Cooper was shot Reports indicate that Ms. Cooper was shot
several times with an assault rifle by her boy- several times with an assault rifle by her boy-
friend, Derrick Harriott. He is charged with friend, Derrick Harriott. He is charged with
her murder and is currently awaiting trial. her murder and is currently awaiting trial.
Unknown Unknown
Domestic violence affects us all. Domestic violence affects us all.
Domestic violence cuts across gender, race Domestic violence cuts across gender, race
and ethnicity. People in every socio- and ethnicity. People in every socio-
economic status experience this type of economic status experience this type of
violence. Domestic violence victims are all violence. Domestic violence victims are all
around us - in our neighborhoods, busi- around us - in our neighborhoods, busi-
nesses, and places of worship. nesses, and places of worship.
Therefore, let us have a moment of silence to Therefore, let us have a moment of silence to
remember those victims of whom we are remember those victims of whom we are
unaware. unaware.
Domestic Violence Domestic Violence
Organizations Organizations
Abbeville County Abbeville County
Laurens County Safe Home Laurens County Safe Home
Post Office Box 744 Post Office Box 744
Clinton, SC 29325 Clinton, SC 29325
Hotline 866-598-5932 Hotline 866-598-5932
Phone 864-682-7270 Phone 864-682-7270
Aiken County Aiken County

Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons
PO Box 1293 PO Box 1293
Aiken, SC 29802 Aiken, SC 29802
Hotline 803-641-4162 Hotline 803-641-4162
Phone 803-649-0408 Phone 803-649-0408
Allendale County Allendale County

Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons
Aiken, SC 29802 Aiken, SC 29802
Hotline 803-641-4162 Hotline 803-641-4162
Phone 803-649-0408 Phone 803-649-0408

Safe Harbor Safe Harbor
Greenville, SC 29602 Greenville, SC 29602
Hotline 800-291-2139 Hotline 800-291-2139
Phone 864-467-1177 Phone 864-467-1177
Bamberg County Bamberg County

CASA/Family Systems CASA/Family Systems
Orangeburg, SC 29116 Orangeburg, SC 29116
Hotline 800-298-7228 Hotline 800-298-7228
Phone 803-534-2448 Phone 803-534-2448
Barnwell County Barnwell County
Barnwell County Help Line Barnwell County Help Line
1644 Jackson Street 1644 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812 Barnwell, SC 29812
Barnwell County
Barnwell County Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons
Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons PO Box 1293
PO Box 1293 Aiken, SC 29802
Aiken, SC 29802 Hotline 803-641-4162
Hotline 803-641-4162 Phone 803-649-0408
Phone 803-649-0408
Beaufort County
Beaufort County Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse PO Box 1775
PO Box 1775 Beaufort, SC 29901-1775
Beaufort, SC 29901-1775 Hotline 843-770-1070
Hotline 843-770-1070 Phone 843-770-1074
Phone 843-770-1074
Berkeley County
Berkeley County My Sister's House
My Sister's House PO Box 5341
PO Box 5341 North Charleston, SC 29405
North Charleston, SC 29405 Hotline (county) 800-273-4673
Hotline (county) 800-273-4673 Phone 843-747-4069
Phone 843-747-4069
Calhoun County
Calhoun County CASA/Family Systems
CASA/Family Systems PO Box 1568
PO Box 1568 Orangeburg, SC 29116
Orangeburg, SC 29116 Hotline 800-298-7228
Hotline 800-298-7228 Phone 803-534-2448
Phone 803-534-2448
My Sister's House My Sister's House
North Charleston, SC 29405 North Charleston, SC 29405
Hotline (county) 800-273-4673 Hotline (county) 800-273-4673
Phone 843-747-4069 Phone 843-747-4069
Cherokee County Cherokee County

Safe Homes, Rape Crisis Coalition Safe Homes, Rape Crisis Coalition
236 Union Street 236 Union Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302 Spartanburg, SC 29302
Hotline 800-273-5066 Hotline 800-273-5066
Phone 864-583-9803 Phone 864-583-9803
Chester County Chester County

Safe Passage, Inc. Safe Passage, Inc.
Rock Hill, SC 29731 Rock Hill, SC 29731
Hotline 800-659-0977 Hotline 800-659-0977
Phone 803-329-3336 Phone 803-329-3336
Chesterfield County Chesterfield County

Pee Dee Coalition Pee Dee Coalition
Florence, SC 29503 Florence, SC 29503
Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694 Phone 843-669-4694
Clarendon County Clarendon County

YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc. YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc.
246 Church Street 246 Church Street
Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29150
Hotline 803-775-2763 Hotline 803-775-2763
Phone 803-773-7158 Phone 803-773-7158
Colleton County Colleton County
Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Beaufort, SC 29901-1775 Beaufort, SC 29901-1775
Hotline 843-770-1070 Hotline 843-770-1070
Phone 843-770-1074 Phone 843-770-1074
Colleton County Colleton County

Hope Haven of the Lowcountry Hope Haven of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC 29901 Beaufort, SC 29901
Hotline 800-637-7273 Hotline 800-637-7273
Phone 843-525-6699 Phone 843-525-6699
Darlington County Darlington County

Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694 Phone 843-669-4694
Dillon County Dillon County

Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694 Phone 843-669-4694
Dorchester County Dorchester County

My Sister's House My Sister's House
North Charleston, SC 29405 North Charleston, SC 29405
Hotline 800-273-4673 Hotline 800-273-4673
Phone 843-747-4069 Phone 843-747-4069
Edgefield County Edgefield County
MEG's House MEG's House
Greenwood, SC 29648 Greenwood, SC 29648
Hotline 800-447-7992 Hotline 800-447-7992
Fairfield County Fairfield County

Sistercare, Inc. Sistercare, Inc.
Columbia, SC 29202 Columbia, SC 29202
Hotline 800-637-7606 Hotline 800-637-7606
Phone 803-926-0505 Phone 803-926-0505
Florence County Florence County

Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694 Phone 843-669-4694
Georgetown County Georgetown County

Citizens Against Spouse Abuse Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Hotline 843-448-6206 Hotline 843-448-6206
Phone 843-293-2270 Phone 843-293-2270

Hotline 800-291-2139 Hotline 800-291-2139
Phone 864-467-1177 Phone 864-467-1177
Hampton County Hampton County
Hotline Hotline
Phone 843-770-1070 Phone 843-770-1070
Horry County Horry County

Citizens Against Spouse Abuse Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Hotline Hotline
Phone 843-448-6206 Phone 843-448-6206
Jasper County Jasper County

Hotline Hotline
Phone 843-770-1070 Phone 843-770-1070
Kershaw County Kershaw County

Hotline 800-637-7606 Hotline 800-637-7606
Phone 803-926-0505 Phone 803-926-0505
Lancaster County Lancaster County

Hotline 800-659-0977 Hotline 800-659-0977
Hotline 866-598-5932 Hotline 866-598-5932
Phone 864-682-7270 Phone 864-682-7270

Hotline 800-447-7992 Hotline 800-447-7992
Phone Phone
Lee County Lee County

Hotline Hotline
Phone 803-775-2763 Phone 803-775-2763
Lexington County Lexington County

Hotline 800-637-7606 Hotline 800-637-7606
Phone 803-926-0505 Phone 803-926-0505
Marion County Marion County

Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694 Phone 843-669-4694
Marlboro County Marlboro County
Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694 Phone 843-669-4694
McCormick County McCormick County

Hotline 800-447-7992 Hotline 800-447-7992
Phone Phone
Newberry County Newberry County

Hotline 800-637-7606 Hotline 800-637-7606
Phone 803-926-0505 Phone 803-926-0505
Oconee County Oconee County

Hotline 800-291-2139 Hotline 800-291-2139
Phone 864-467-1177 Phone 864-467-1177
Orangeburg County Orangeburg County

CASA/Family Systems CASA/Family Systems
Orangeburg, SC 29116 Orangeburg, SC 29116
Hotline 800-298-7228 Hotline 800-298-7228
Phone 803-534-2448 Phone 803-534-2448
Pickens County Pickens County
Hotline 800-291-2139 Hotline 800-291-2139
Phone 864-467-1177 Phone 864-467-1177
Richland County Richland County

Hotline 800-637-7606 Hotline 800-637-7606
Phone 803-926-0505 Phone 803-926-0505
Saluda County Saluda County

Hotline 866-598-5932 Hotline 866-598-5932
Phone 864-682-7270 Phone 864-682-7270
South Carolina South Carolina

SCCADVASA SCCADVASA
Hotline 800-260-9293 Hotline 800-260-9293
Phone 803-256-2900 Phone 803-256-2900

236 Union Street 236 Union Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302 Spartanburg, SC 29302
Hotline 800-273-5066 Hotline 800-273-5066
Phone 864-583-9803 Phone 864-583-9803
Sumter County Sumter County
Hotline Hotline
Phone 803-775-2763 Phone 803-775-2763
Union County Union County

158
236W.Union
MainStreet
Street 236 Union Street
Spartanburg,
Spartanburg, SC
SC 29302
29306 Spartanburg, SC 29302
Hotline 800-273-5066 Hotline 800-273-5066
Phone 864-583-9803 Phone 864-583-9803
Williamsburg County Williamsburg County

Hotline 800-273-1820 Hotline 800-273-1820
Phone 843-669-4694
843-669-4600 Phone 843-669-4694
York County York County

Hotline 800-659-0977 Hotline 800-659-0977
Phone 803-329-3336
803-329-3349 Phone 803-329-3336
Contributing Agencies and Offices Contributing Agencies and Offices
The OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL would The OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL would
like to thank all those individuals and offices that like to thank all those individuals and offices that
contributed to this ceremony, especially: contributed to this ceremony, especially:
Reverend Alice Odell Reverend Alice Odell

The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Ms. Tanya Sullivan Ms. Tanya Sullivan
Bishop C.L. “Josh” Lorick, Jr. Bishop C.L. “Josh” Lorick, Jr.
Camden First Baptist Church Choir Camden First Baptist Church Choir
The Citadel The Citadel
South Carolina Solicitors Offices South Carolina Solicitors Offices
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
South Carolina Sheriffs Offices South Carolina Sheriffs Offices
South Carolina Coroners Offices South Carolina Coroners Offices
South Carolina Police Departments South Carolina Police Departments
Law Enforcement Victim Advocates Law Enforcement Victim Advocates
The City of Columbia The City of Columbia
SC Department of Corrections Inmates SC Department of Corrections Inmates
Contributing Agencies and Offices Contributing Agencies and Offices
Sistercare Sistercare
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault Violence and Sexual Assault
University of South Carolina University of South Carolina

College of Social Work College of Social Work
State Office of Victim Assistance State Office of Victim Assistance
And And
All who graciously gave their time All who graciously gave their time
For more information about domestic violence in South Carolina, For more information about domestic violence in South Carolina,
please visit the OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL online at please visit the OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL online at
www.scattorneygeneral.com/fraud/cdv/index.html www.scattorneygeneral.com/fraud/cdv/index.html
Silent Witness Information Silent Witness Information
The South Carolina Office of the Attorney Gen- The South Carolina Office of the Attorney Gen-
eral works diligently throughout the year to col- eral works diligently throughout the year to collect
lect information about domestic violence homi- information about domestic violence homicides.
cides. This is the eleventh year the office has This is the eleventh year the office has held the
held the Silent Witness Memorial during October Silent Witness Memorial during October to recog-
to recognize the victims of this horrible crime. nize the victims of this horrible crime.
The information for the Silent Witness The information for the Silent Witness
Memorial is compiled with assistance and coop- Memorial is compiled with assistance and coop-
eration of South Carolina Law Enforcement Divi- eration of South Carolina Law Enforcement Divi-
sion (SLED) and the offices of South Carolina sion (SLED) and the offices of South Carolina So-
Solicitors, Sheriffs, Coroners and Police Depart- licitors, Sheriffs, Coroners and Police Depart-
ments. ments.
Every effort is made to contact the victims’ Every effort is made to contact the victims’ fami-
families. The loved ones of these victims pro- lies. The loved ones of these victims provided the
vided the photographs found in this book. photographs found in this book.

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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Keynote Address Keynote Address

Victim Remembrance Victim Remembrance

* “Amazing Grace” * “Amazing Grace”

All who believe All who believe

Helen Steiner Rice Helen Steiner Rice

Ms. Estrich is survived by a daughter. Ms. Estrich is survived by a daughter.

36 years old 36 years old

Ms. Lucas is survived by a son. Ms. Lucas is survived by a son.

57 years old 57 years old

Mr. Kelly is survived by a son. Mr. Kelly is survived by a son.

19 years old 19 years old

26 years old 26 years old

Ms. Schad-Baldwin is survived by a daugh- Ms. Schad-Baldwin is survived by a daugh-

Domestic violence affects us all. Domestic violence affects us all.

Aiken County Aiken County

Allendale County Allendale County

Anderson County Anderson County

Bamberg County Bamberg County

Cherokee County Cherokee County

Chester County Chester County

Chesterfield County Chesterfield County

Clarendon County Clarendon County

Colleton County Colleton County

Darlington County Darlington County

Dillon County Dillon County

Dorchester County Dorchester County

Fairfield County Fairfield County

Florence County Florence County

Georgetown County Georgetown County

Greenville County Greenville County

Horry County Horry County

Jasper County Jasper County

Kershaw County Kershaw County

Lancaster County Lancaster County

Laurens County Laurens County

Lee County Lee County

Lexington County Lexington County

Marion County Marion County

McCormick County McCormick County

Newberry County Newberry County

Oconee County Oconee County

Orangeburg County Orangeburg County

Richland County Richland County

Saluda County Saluda County

South Carolina South Carolina

Spartanburg County Spartanburg County

Union County Union County

Williamsburg County Williamsburg County

York County York County

Reverend Alice Odell Reverend Alice Odell

University of South Carolina University of South Carolina

State Office of Victim Assistance State Office of Victim Assistance

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