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Deontay Alston

Case from Beaufort, SC dated Sep 23, 2018

Victim Details

Deontay Alston

Male

Black / African American

Beaufort

SC

2018-09-23

19

Deontay

Alston

06/22/2026

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In the quiet community of Burton, South Carolina, the discovery of a young man's body on a Sunday in late September of 2018 brought a wave of sorrow and concern. Deontay Taushawn Alston, a 19-year-old male from Beaufort, was found deceased in a wooded area off of Castle Rock Road on September 23, 2018. His life had been cut short by apparent gunshot wounds.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene after receiving a report of a deceased person. Upon their arrival, they ...
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  • WSAV: Authorities identify body of 19-year-old found in wooded area of Burton
  • Beaufort County investigators looking for answers in teen's death
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