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John Frank Childs

Case from Ladson, SC dated Dec 27, 2024

Victim Details

John Frank Childs

Male

White / Caucasian

Ladson

SC

2024-12-27

68

John

Frank Childs

06/22/2026

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John Frank Childs, a 68-year-old man, was tragically killed on December 27, 2024, in a violent series of events that unfolded in Ladson, South Carolina. On that day, Childs was at an apartment complex with his daughter, Adrienne 'Kim' Seay, and his son, John A. Childs, helping to assemble Christmas toys for his grandson. The afternoon was shattered when Darius Seay, Adrienne's estranged husband, forced his way into the apartment.

Inside the Abberly Crossing apartment, a horrific scene tra ...
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  • Post and Courier: Man was on bond when accused of killing estranged wife and family, kidnapping, and shooting himself
  • WCIV: Child's family asks for community help after 3 family members killed, GoFundMe set up
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