In the quiet, early morning hours of May 19, 2025, a tragedy unfolded in a home on Whaley Street in Warrenville, South Carolina, forever altering the lives of a family and community. Inside, 53-year-old Cherie Hewitt, a White/Caucasian female, was found unresponsive by sheriff's deputies who were responding to a report of a shooting at approximately 2:24 a.m. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene less than an hour later, the victim of a single gunshot wound.
The Aiken County Coroner later confirmed the wound was to her head and officially ruled her death a homicide.
The investigation into Hewitt's untimely death fell to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and the Coroner's Office, who have been working to piece together the events of that fatal morning. While the investigation remains active and ongoing, authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in the case.
Cherie Hewitt was a woman of diverse talents and deep compassion. In her professional life, she was a pioneer in organic farming, recognized as the first USDA-certified organic farmer in the Southeast. She dedicated years to mentoring new farmers, selling her produce locally, and educating others at training conferences. Later in life, she transitioned to remote work and took on the profound role of caregiver, obtaining emergency custody of her grandson in 2021 and pausing her career to provide him with a stable and loving home. Described as having a bright mind, adventurous energy, and a generous spirit, she was a beloved mother and cherished grandmother. Her friends and family remember her for her passion for justice, her deep empathy for those in pain, and her unwavering loyalty and protectiveness.
