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Jaylan Sarah Hasty

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 24, 2023, 29-year-old Jaylan Sarah Hasty was found deceased in her apartment in Columbia, South Carolina, the victim of an apparent domestic violence incident. Emergency responders discovered her with fatal gunshot wounds, and her ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Kenardo Bates, was also present with self-inflicted gunshot injuries. Authorities believe Bates shot Hasty before turning the gun on himself.

Hasty and Bates had previously been in a romantic relationship but had separated a ...Read More
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  • WACH: Family of murdered woman speaks against domestic violence
  • https://www.wistv.com: Deputies: One killed in Richland County after domestic violence incident
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    Victim Details

    Jaylan Sarah Hasty

    Female

    Black / African American

    Columbia

    SC

    2023-08-24

    29

    Jaylan

    Sarah Hasty

    11/15/2025

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