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Garden Magwood

Death by Force
Case Description
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Garden Magwood, aged 75, was found dead on March 15, 2017, in her home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The initial report to the police was that of a possible suicide. However, upon investigation, it was determined that Garden Magwood had been shot multiple times in the chest. Her husband, John Magwood, was present at the scene and initially claimed that she had shot herself during a struggle over the gun. The police found inconsistencies in his account, particularly noting that the gun was f ...Read More
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  • Post and Courier: Police: Mount Pleasant man, 74, shot wife, then reported death as suicide
  • Police: Mount Pleasant man placed gun in wife's hand after fatally ...
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    Victim Details

    Garden Magwood

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Mount-pleasant

    SC

    2017-03-15

    75

    Garden

    Magwood

    12/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm so saddened for the Magwood family, and I can't imagine the pain they're experiencing. Something... ...Read More
    02/16/2024
    Did anyone else notice how crucial the forensic evidence became in unraveling what really happened t... ...Read More
    06/21/2023
    I've been following the tragic case of Garden Magwood, and one aspect I find particularly disturbing... ...Read More
    04/10/2023
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