Ellie Becoat III, a 23-year-old Black man from Pamplico, South Carolina, was known to those closest to him as “Little E,” a soft-spoken son, brother, and friend who split his time between work, service, and the music he loved. He was born in Florence in December 1993, attended the public schools in Pamplico, and was a member of Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church, where his quiet reliability made him a steady presence. He served in the United States Naval Reserves from late 2012 until 2016, th
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