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Sarah Nelson

Case from Ridgeville, SC dated Aug 17, 2019

Victim Details

Sarah Nelson

Female

White / Caucasian

Ridgeville

SC

2019-08-17

83

Sarah

Nelson

06/21/2026

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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 hus ...
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  • WCBD News 2: Woman killed outside of her residence in Dorchester County has been identified
  • WCIV: Elderly woman shot in Dorchester Co. home, husband charged with murder
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