Dethonia Gibson, a Black 32-year-old man from Andrews, South Carolina, was found dead on Monday, September 17, 2018, inside a home in the Deerwood Estates community near Andrews. Investigators said he and another victim, 30-year-old Marvin Wilson Jr., had both suffered gunshot wounds, and the county deputy coroner classified what happened as a double murder.
The deaths unfolded behind the doors of a quiet neighborhood off County Line Road and Israel Avenue, where both men were discovered inside the house. In the immediate aftermath, officials stressed that the case was still active and tightly held; the deputy coroner told reporters the investigation was ongoing, and the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office had not released information about a motive or named any suspect.
As the story moved from flashing lights to unanswered questions, the public record stayed thin. Reporting at the time reflected an investigation that had not yet produced publicly announced arrests or charges, and authorities had not shared details that would explain who came to the home—or why the violence happened there.
Days later, Gibson’s death was marked in funeral notices from local services in Andrews, where he was remembered by loved ones and identified by the nickname “Sam.” Funeral arrangements published afterward placed services at noon on Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Andrews.
