In the small town of Pageland, South Carolina, the life of 35-year-old Beulah “Marie” Steen was cut short on a Tuesday in the fall of 2022. A vibrant and free-spirited woman, Steen was known for her love of music, cooking, and riding 4-wheelers, but her greatest joy was spending time with her children. Her sudden and violent death on October 25, 2022, sent ripples of shock and sorrow through the community.
That day, authorities were called to a shooting on North Oak Street.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Beulah Steen suffering from a gunshot wound. She was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically, her injuries proved to be fatal. The investigation into her death was swift, and it was soon classified as a homicide. Police assured the public that it was an isolated incident and there was no ongoing threat to the community.
The investigation quickly led to the identification and arrest of a suspect, Christin Ann Welch. Welch was taken into custody and faced serious charges, including murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The arrest marked the beginning of the legal proceedings to bring about justice for Beulah Steen and her grieving family. The case highlighted the devastating impact of gun violence in a small community, leaving a family to mourn the loss of a loving mother and friends to remember a cherished member of their lives.
