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Arrest Made in Horry County Shooting That Left One Dead and Another Injured

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – Following a tragic shooting incident in the Loris area, Horry County authorities have apprehended Rashaud Faulkner, 34, on charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The altercation, which occurred on May 28 near South Highway 701 and Gurley Road, resulted in the untimely death of Brandi Lily, 34, with another individual sustaining serious injuries. The surviving victim positively identified Faulkner as the perpetrator of …

Argument-finances leads to murder charge in Horry County, South Carolina

Loris, South Carolina – A 63-year-old woman from Horry County, South Carolina, is facing a murder charge following an altercation with her 64-year-old husband, where she allegedly shot him over a dispute involving finances. Laura Smith stands accused of fatally shooting Michael Smith in the torso at their home in Loris on May 12, as confirmed by Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. The tragic incident occurred around 8:55 p.m. local time, leading to an investigation …

Inheritance Scheme Unveiled in Horry County Murder-For-Hire Trial

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The trial of Samantha Rabon, who is accused in a murder-for-hire plot involving her father and half-brother, Robert and Robbie Ford, is set to resume Tuesday. The case has garnered significant attention as it unfolds in court. During the previous day’s proceedings, Randy Grainger, the man convicted of carrying out the killings, took the stand to provide crucial testimony. Grainger recounted how Rabon allegedly orchestrated the murders by expressing a desire …