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Four family members are found brutally murdered inside their shared home.
On November 2, 2015, Michael Scott, 58, was found murdered in his home in Pendleton, South Carolina, along with his wife Cathy Scott, his mother Barbara Scott, and Violet Taylor. The family members were both shot and stabbed, and their bodies were discovered by Michael's daughter. Initially, there were few leads in the case, but years later, Michael's daughter, Amy Vilardi, and her husband were arrested and charged with the murders, following new evidence linking them to the crime. Investigators ...Read More
On November 2, 2015, Michael Scott, 58, was found murdered in his home in Pendleton, South Carolina, along with his wife Cathy Scott, his mother Barbara Scott, and Violet Taylor. The family members were both shot and stabbed, and their bodies were discovered by Michael's daughter. Initially, there were few leads in the case, but years later, Michael's daughter, Amy Vilardi, and her husband were arrested and charged with the murders, following new evidence linking them to the crime. Investigators ...Read More
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Michael Scott
June 30, 2023
Pendleton
SC
2015-11-02
2015-11-01
1956-12-28
58
Michael Scott
Michael
Scott
Yes
11/24/2025
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Hi everyone,
I recently came across the Michael Scott case from Pendleton, South Carolina, and so... ...Read More
07/03/2024
I recently came across the Michael Scott case from Pendleton, South Carolina, and so... ...Read More
07/03/2024
Amy Vilardi's actions have left me utterly speechless. I can't even imagine the shock and betrayal t... ...Read More
05/12/2024
05/12/2024
I've been following the Scott family case since it hit the news, and I can't wrap my head around how... ...Read More
10/03/2023
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