In the spring of 2018, the life of 31-year-old Lamarckus Terrell Boswell, a Black male from Greenville, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. On the night of March 25, 2018, an argument that began inside a Greenville apartment escalated and spilled out into the parking lot. In the ensuing confrontation, shots were fired, and Boswell was struck in the chest. He succumbed to his injuries at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A former athlete at Greenville High School, his death left his family and community searching for answers.
The investigation into Boswell's death continued for over a year, leaving a painful void for his loved ones who held vigils in his memory. The community was urged to come forward with any information, as it was believed that many people were present and had even recorded the incident on their phones. The family's quest for justice was fraught with frustration as they waited for a breakthrough in the case.
Fourteen months after the shooting, a shocking development emerged with the arrest of Kendrick Cobb, a man described as a longtime friend of Boswell. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office charged Cobb with the murder, revealing a painful betrayal for the grieving family. In a heart-wrenching twist, it was revealed that Cobb had not only attended Boswell's funeral but had also served as a pallbearer, carrying the casket of the man he was later accused of killing. During a bond hearing, Boswell's family expressed their shock and anguish, stating that Cobb had been with them at the mortuary and had consistently denied any involvement in the shooting.
Investigators determined that the gun used to kill Boswell belonged to Cobb. They also believe that two other individuals fired weapons during the altercation, though their bullets did not strike Boswell. The authorities have continued to seek the identity of these other gunmen. Cobb was denied bond, leaving a family to grapple with the profound sense of betrayal and the long road to justice that lay ahead.
