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  • Mother Arrested After Reportedly Stabbing Her Newborn To Death With ‘Long, Metal Letter Opener’ While Giving Birth

    Mother Arrested After Reportedly Stabbing Her Newborn To Death With ‘Long, Metal Letter Opener’ While Giving Birth

    31-year-old An T. Ngo South Carolina faces charges for allegedly murdering her newborn son. The woman is accused of using a long metal letter opener to stab the baby after giving birth on March 7, according to court records. After delivering the child, she reportedly cut the umbilical cord and continued to assault him.

    Melissa Yates, an officer from the Easley Police Department, reported that Ngo put her newborn’s body in a plastic bag and moved it to another room. Sadly, the newborn was declared dead at the scene. Ngo was treated at the hospital. She was later apprehended on March 11 and denied bail. 

    Brandon Liner, a Police Chief, said in a press conference, “I’ve been doing this for two and a half decades, and I have never seen anything this gruesome…. I’ve never seen anything this bad.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Woman Accused Of Stealing Someone’s Identity To Teach At Elementary School Where She ‘Assaulted A Special Needs Child,’ Police Say

    Woman Accused Of Stealing Someone’s Identity To Teach At Elementary School Where She ‘Assaulted A Special Needs Child,’ Police Say

    A South Carolina woman was arrested after she allegedly pretended to be someone else to secure a position at an elementary school, where she is accused of assaulting a student with special needs, per Law & Crime.

    Bryia Lattimore Scott was arrested two weeks ago and initially faced a charge of identity fraud for unlawfully obtaining employment. Over a week after her first arrest, authorities announced that she was also charged with an additional count of felony unlawful conduct towards a child related to the alleged attack.

    The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office released a statement indicating that earlier this month, the Laurens County School District 55 reached out to sheriff’s deputies regarding someone

    “impersonating”

    another individual to secure a job at Waterloo Elementary.

    An investigation that followed uncovered that Scott had been

    “posing as”

    an individual named

    “Viola Church”

    since she began working as a temporary special education teacher for the district in September. She was officially arrested on December 19, 2024, for identity fraud and subsequently released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond.

    Scott was employed through a third-party agency, reports reveal. She is accused of submitting false identity documents to the hiring agency. An anonymous tipster informed the school principal about the real identity of

    “Ms. Church,”

    leading to the investigation.

    “Upon further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, it was determined that Scott assaulted a special needs child on December 18th,”

    the release states. 

    “The assault was reported to the administration of the school on December 18th by concerned aides working with students in the same classroom.”

    Scott was arrested again on December 30 and charged with unlawful conduct.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Three Individuals Arrested Twenty Years Later In Murder-for-Hire Plot To Gain Custody Of A Child

    Three Individuals Arrested Twenty Years Later In Murder-for-Hire Plot To Gain Custody Of A Child

    Authorities in South Carolina have apprehended three individuals linked to a cold case and an alleged murder-for-hire plot that dates back over twenty years, as reported by the Independent. 

    Kim Burgess, 56, Tonya Burgess, 49, and Mack Hanna, 60, face charges related to the 2004 murder of 19-year-old Lindsey Simmons.

    The Lake City Police Department reports that Hanna and Simmons shared a child, and he purportedly paid Kim and Tonya Burgess to murder Simmons in a bid to secure full custody. 

    Documents acquired by WMBF News indicate that the Burgesses entered Simmons’s apartment and

    “caused her death,”

    with the teenager discovered having sustained multiple stab wounds to her neck. This tragic event occurred just six days prior to her 20th birthday. According to the documents, Hanna was reportedly seen leaving the apartment just hours after the murder. 

    The three individuals were arrested on December 18. Kim and Tonya Burgess both face charges of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and criminal conspiracy. Hanna is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder. Additionally, Kim Burgess faces separate charges of homicide by child abuse and aiding and abetting, relating to the death of her newborn over 30 years ago in 1992. 

    On December 19, all three were denied bond. They are currently being held at the Florence County Detention Center in Effingham, South Carolina. Their arrests were carried out with help from FBI special agents and the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force.

    “All of these investigations are actively being worked and will continue to be worked until convictions have been secured,”

    said Lake City Police Chief Patrick Miles.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Bullies Sneak Into ICU To Take Photos Of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Was Driven To Attempt Suicide, Lawsuit Reveals

    Bullies Sneak Into ICU To Take Photos Of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Was Driven To Attempt Suicide, Lawsuit Reveals

    A heartbroken mother is taking legal action against her daughter’s school district and nine staff members, alleging negligence in their duty to protect her daughter from years of relentless torment and bullying that ultimately led to a suicide attempt. The lawsuit, reported by the NY Post, claims that the bullies even went so far as to sneak into an ICU to take photos of the child, further harassing her on social media.

    Kelaia Turner, just 14, was a student at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. Her mother, Ty Turner, says that her daughter endured both verbal and physical abuse from five classmates since 2021. The bullies reportedly taunted Kelaia by calling her a

    “roach”

    and saying she looked

    “like a man”

    after she wore her natural hair. Allegedly, Kelaia’s teacher, Olivia Bennett, participated in the ridicule, responding to the bullies’ taunts by asking,

    “Where’s the roach?”

    when Kelaia was present. 

    The situation escalated in 2022 when Kelaia fought back against one of her bullies. The lawsuit claims school officials suspended Kelaia but not her tormentor. Feeling hopeless, the 12-year-old attempted suicide in 2023, resulting in severe brain damage after being without oxygen for 8 minutes before paramedics revived her. She remained in a coma for weeks.

    While Kelaia was in the ICU, one of the bullies allegedly took photos of her and posted them on social media, spreading false rumors about her injuries. Kelaia’s mother, Ty Turner, is seeking justice, blaming the district for failing to protect her daughter and allowing the bullying to continue for a year and a half.

    The lawsuit demands compensation from the district and faculty members to cover Kelaia’s medical expenses, psychiatric care, special education needs, lost wages for her parents while they cared for her, life care costs, disability support, psychological injuries, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • South Carolina Mayor Died In Car Crash Just Days After Town’s Entire Police Force Resigned

    South Carolina Mayor Died In Car Crash Just Days After Town’s Entire Police Force Resigned

    A South Carolina mayor, George Garner II, 49, sadly, died in a car crash during a police chase just days after his entire police force resigned. The accident occurred on Nov. 26 when his car collided with a truck while being pursued by a deputy on Hwy 34 in Mechanicsville, according to the Independent.

    Reports added that he was re-elected for mayor not too long ago.

    “The pursuit was not related to any laws being broken,”

    the Darlington County Coroner, J Todd Hardee wrote.

    “The pursuit was taking place in effort to protect the well-being of Mr Garner.”

    Earlier this month, the entire police force of McColl resigned, leaving the town of 1,900 residents without any officers. Chief Bob Hale stated that he stepped down after receiving odd treatment from a local official, according to a statement shared with WPDE.

    “For months, I have endured unwarranted and malicious behavior aimed at undermining my integrity and leadership,”

    said Chief Hale.

    He added,

    “These actions have not only affected me personally but have also created a toxic atmosphere that has hindered the department’s ability to function effectively.”

    The Darlington County Coroner and SCHP MAIT team are investigating the crash.

    Marlboro County 911 wrote on Facebook,

    “Our hearts are heavy during this difficult time, and we are keeping everyone affected in our thoughts and prayers. Mayor Garner was truly a remarkable individual. He consistently treated everyone with warmth and respect, and his kindness left a lasting impact on those around him.”

  • 43 Monkeys Still At Large After Escaping South Carolina Lab When Worker Failed To Shut The Door

    43 Monkeys Still At Large After Escaping South Carolina Lab When Worker Failed To Shut The Door

    On Friday, officials reported that many monkeys, which escaped from a South Carolina medical research center, were still at large. Some were seen hanging from trees after a worker accidentally left their enclosure door open, prompting officials to recommend residents to stay away, per the New York Post. 

    Some female Rhesus monkeys, weighing about six pounds and eating fruit and insects, were seen running on a warehouse roof and near a local food pantry. They escaped Thursday morning when a staffer tidying up their enclosure left the door slightly open, according to the CEO of the lab, Greg Westergaard.

    The CEO informed NBC,

    “The incident yesterday involved a new enclosure, and occurred because the caretaker who was doing routine cleaning and feeding failed to secure two separate doors. It was purely human error.” 

    As of Friday afternoon, none of the monkeys had been caught, but Westergaard believed they would likely return on their own. The center informed police that the young monkeys were unlikely to hold diseases, but locals were advised not to approach them.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Parents And Son Sentenced To 30 Years For Letting Severely Disabled 14-Year-Old Girl Live In A Crib Filled With Urine and Feces

    Parents And Son Sentenced To 30 Years For Letting Severely Disabled 14-Year-Old Girl Live In A Crib Filled With Urine and Feces

    Three members of a South Carolina family will face several years in prison for the abuse, neglect, and murder of their severely disabled sister and daughter, according to Law & Crime. Heather Baynard, who was 14, died at Spartanburg Medical Center on April 11, 2022. The following day, police searched the Baynard home.

    When police arrived, they noticed a strong smell of urine and feces in the house. Heather, who suffered from cerebral palsy was kept in

    “deplorable conditions, specifically filled with garbage, infested with roaches, and covered in animal urine and feces, including the crib in which [she] lived,”

    deputies wrote. During a four-day trial this week, 7th Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette told jurors that animal waste broke down Heather’s skin and tissues, per Spartanburg’s CBS affiliate WSPA.

    In May 2022, Heather’s parents, David Baynard, 55, and Bobbie Jo Baynard, 44, were charged with her murder. Later, her brother, Edward Vincent Baynard, 22, was also charged with murder and other crimes related to the poor conditions in their home. Edward was a registered respite nurse and a certified personal care assistant for his sister. Heather required daily medical care however, her needs had been neglected for more than a year, Fowler told the jurors.

    After Heather’s death, over 40 animals were rescued from their home by the South Carolina Enforcement Division. 

    The jury found Heather’s mother, father, and brother guilty of murder, unlawful conduct towards a child, and causing great bodily injury to a child. The parents were given life sentences for murder, 20 years for causing great bodily injury to a child, and 10 years for neglecting a child. The brother received a 30-year sentence for murder, 20 years for great bodily injury to a child, and 10 years for unlawful neglect of a child.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

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  • Man Created Fake Football Team and Promised A Full Season, But It Was All A Lie

    Man Created Fake Football Team and Promised A Full Season, But It Was All A Lie

    A man is being accused of forming a fake football team and cheating people out of thousands of dollars, per WSBTV. 

    Deputies in Jasper County, SC, say that 37-year-old Nathaniel Drayton from Ridgeland convinced several people to join a post-graduate football team named the

    “Hardeeville Vikings.”

    He lied and said he owned the team.

    Ridgeland is accused of taking money from the victims by promising them housing, meals, practice facilities, and a full season of football games. However, none of these services were rendered, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. 

    Authorities reported that Ridgeland arranged hotel stays for the victims and had them stay several days, accumulating a debt of $23,000. Drayton was eventually arrested and charged with two counts of fraud related to a hotel, boarding house, or restaurant and six counts of breach of trust for getting signatures or property under false pretenses.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Father Arrested After Reportedly Abducting Son and Setting Truck On Fire While The Child Was Still Inside During High-Speed Chase

    Father Arrested After Reportedly Abducting Son and Setting Truck On Fire While The Child Was Still Inside During High-Speed Chase

    Authorities have reported the arrest of a 31-year-old man from South Carolina who allegedly abducted his son and led troopers on a pursuit that culminated in a fiery crash. The incident followed an attack on the child’s mother in Belton, South Carolina. The man fled with their 3-year-old son, holding him hostage and making threats to harm the child while driving his Ford pickup truck. According to The State, the man was apprehended

    “across the Georgia state line.” 

    To safeguard the victims’ identities, the suspect’s name is being withheld by McClatchy News. After the man entered Georgia, authorities pursued him on Interstate 85. They observed smoke inside the truck’s cabin. The man then set the vehicle ablaze and jumped out of the moving truck, sadly, leaving his son inside. The truck was traveling at around 55 mph.

    Authorities reported that the vehicle collided with an embankment and caught fire. When the flames were put out, deputies discovered the boy with severe burns on the driver’s side floorboard. The child was airlifted to a burn center in critical condition, while the man involved in the crash was also hospitalized. The 31-year-old had previously been apprehended for domestic violence, and the child’s mother had obtained a protective order against him, per the sheriff’s office.

    The unnamed man is currently facing several charges. The charges have not been revealed to the public.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Man Charged For Reportedly Shooting Trans Lover After His Girlfriend Learned About His Affair

    Man Charged For Reportedly Shooting Trans Lover After His Girlfriend Learned About His Affair

    A man, 26-year-old Daqua Lameek Ritter, has been charged after he allegedly shot his transgender lover, addressed in court as Dime Doe, after his girlfriend discovered their affair, per The Telegraph. 

    Prosecutors say, Ritter, who often depended on 24-year-old Doe, for transportation, enticed her to drive to a secluded area in Allendale, South Carolina. He then allegedly shot her three times to keep their affair from being revealed further.

    The Court Proceedings

    During the court proceedings that began on Tuesday, it was revealed that Delasia Green, Ritter’s girlfriend, discovered the affair between him and Doe a month before the murder. Reports say once she learned this, she used a homophobic slur against him, which made him “extremely upset,” according to the prosecution.

    Ritter, facing charges of

    “murder as a hate crime and using a firearm in the commission of a hate crime,”

    divided his time between South Carolina for work and New York with his family and girlfriend. Initially, he told Ms. Green that he and Doe were cousins, but as they got closer during his South Carolina visits, Ms. Green started to sense that something was off.

    Ms. Green discovered text messages on Ritter’s phone from an unknown number discussing

    “getting a room,”

    assuming they were from Ms. Doe. When confronted, Ritter dismissed her concerns about his sexuality.

    Assistant US attorney Ben Garner informed the federal jury that Ritter killed Ms. Doe to silence her after learning she had disclosed their relationship to a friend.

    On the day of Ms. Doe’s death in August 2019, they were stopped by the police for an unknown reason. Two and a half hours later, officials discovered her lifeless in the driver’s seat of her car, parked in a secluded driveway. Witness Kordell Jenkins reportedly saw Ritter dump his bag into a fire and asked Jenkins to get rid of a small gun on the same day.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?