Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
William Howell death by force case profile photo

William Howell

Case from Orangeburg, SC dated May 03, 2008

Victim Details

William Howell, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Orangeburg

SC

2008-05-03

46

William

Howell

07/06/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of May 3, 2008, a domestic disturbance call on Boyer Road in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, turned deadly for a veteran law enforcement officer. Deputy Sheriff William Howell Jr., a 46-year-old Black/African American male, was fatally shot while responding to the incident. The tragic event cut short a long and dedicated career in public service.

With 16 years of law enforcement experience, three of which were with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, Corp ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for William Howell, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr.
  • Memorial | Orangeburg County, SC
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been following the case of Deputy Howell, and I’m deeply moved by the outpouring of support... ...Read More
    10/29/2023
    Has anyone else looked into the policies around bail and bond and what might have changed since Depu... ...Read More
    07/07/2023
    It's truly devastating how such a dedicated law enforcement officer like Deputy Howell could be lost... ...Read More
    01/27/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for William Howell

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Orangeburg, South-carolina

    Kendall Thomas death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Kendall Thomas

    Death: Jun 22, 2015
    In the early evening of June 22, 2015, a street in Orangeburg, South Carolina, became the scene of a ...Read More
    Christopher Frazier death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Christopher Frazier

    Death: Dec 16, 2017
    In the winter of 2017, the community of Orangeburg, South Carolina, was shaken by the violent death h ...Read More
    Risheen Israel Pender death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Risheen Israel Pender

    Death: May 29, 2022
    In Orangeburg, South Carolina, a man by the name of Risheen Israel Pender Sr. passed away on May 29, 9 ...Read More
    Zyon Saeed Randolph death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Zyon Saeed Randolph

    Death: Oct 12, 2021
    In the autumn of 2021, the life of a young child was tragically cut short in Orangeburg, South Carol o ...Read More
    Elton Lambright death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Elton Lambright

    Death: Sep 27, 2016
    In the quiet community of Orangeburg, South Carolina, the life of 40-year-old Elton Lambright, a Bla l ...Read More
    Cecil Hartwell death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Cecil Hartwell

    Death: Nov 06, 2019
    In the late autumn of 2019, the life of a young Orangeburg, South Carolina man was tragically cut sh s ...Read More
    Scott Allen Brooks death by force case in Orangeburg, SC

    Scott Allen Brooks

    Death: Mar 20, 2017
    Scott Allen Brooks, a 52-year-old man from Orangeburg, South Carolina, began March 20, 2017, expecti t ...Read More