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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Authorities have revealed preliminary information about a body discovered in the Congaree River on Saturday afternoon. Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers and Coroner Donnie Porth issued a joint statement on Thursday identifying the deceased as 45-year-old Eddie Leon Norris of Leesville, found along the river in the Sandy Run area. An autopsy conducted by Newberry Pathology on Wednesday has not yet led to conclusive findings, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Lab is conducting a toxicology report.
Sheriff Summers stated that, based on current evidence, foul play is not suspected, but investigations continue to determine the cause and manner of Norris’s death. Individuals with additional information are urged to contact the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 803-874-2741.
Suspect Arrested After Body Found in Myrtle Beach
The body discovered Wednesday morning in Myrtle Beach has been identified as 43-year-old Robert Khattar, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Khattar, originally from Michigan but residing in Myrtle Beach, was found near a Sherwin-Williams store along Plaza Place, having suffered “multiple blunt force and chopping injuries to his face” just after 10 p.m. Tuesday. His body was found by a passerby on the way to the paint store around 7 a.m.
Everette Ellis of Wilson, North Carolina, has been charged with murder and appeared in Myrtle Beach Municipal Court on Thursday. Ellis filmed himself with Khattar, who was covered in blood but responsive, as seen in a video obtained by investigators. Ellis remains in jail, with his case forwarded to Horry County Circuit Court for a bond hearing. Police records suggest Ellis might have been armed with various weapons and may have frequented a nearby homeless shelter and kitchen.
Woman, Dog Found Dead in Lake Hartwell
A tragic incident unfolded at Lake Hartwell as a fisherman alerted authorities to a submerged car around 11:45 a.m. The Oconee County Coroner’s Office confirmed the fatality of the driver, 64-year-old India L. Medlin of Westminster, who was found dead in the vehicle alongside her pet dog. The car, located approximately 75 yards from the shore, showed no signs of damage, suggesting it drove down a pathway to the lake between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. the previous night.
While the cause of death is undetermined, authorities speculate that a medical condition may have contributed, given the victim’s medical history. The results of the autopsy that was performed on Friday have not yet been released.
Skeletal Remains of Missing Man Found in Greenwood
The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the discovery of skeletal remains belonging to Kenneth Ray Hughes, who went missing in November 2022. Deputies found the remains in a wooded area on Ridge Road and Eagle Harbor Drive. Hughes had disappeared on November 16, 2022, last seen walking through the woods in Hodges.
Reports suggest Hughes and a friend drove to the woods off Rush Road, where they got separated. Despite efforts involving drones and helicopters in late November 2022, Hughes remained unlocated. The coroner’s office listed Ridge Road in Hodges, SC, as the place of death for Kenneth Ray Hughes.
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