In the quiet community of Ridgeville, South Carolina, a tragic event unfolded in the early morning hours, shattering the peaceful lives of an elderly couple. Sarah M. Nelson, an 83-year-old female, was found dead in her home from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The devastating incident sent ripples of shock and disbelief through the close-knit neighborhood where she and her husband were well-known.
The circumstances surrounding Sarah's death became clearer when her 90-year-old
husband, Edwin Nelson, allegedly confessed to the shooting in a 911 call. When authorities arrived at their residence just off Highway 61, they discovered Edwin lying beside his wife's body. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently charged with murder.
Neighbors and longtime friends of the couple expressed their profound shock, struggling to reconcile the violent act with their memory of the Nelsons. They recalled seeing the couple frequently walking hand-in-hand and spoke of the love they appeared to share. One neighbor speculated that a recent change in Edwin's medication might have altered his mental state, leading to the tragic outcome. Following his arrest, Edwin Nelson was held at the Knight Detention Center without bond.
