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Octavia Bethea

Case from Darlington, SC dated Feb 09, 2023

Victim Details

Octavia Bethea

Female

Black / African American

Darlington

SC

2023-02-09

47

Octavia

Bethea

06/21/2026

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In the quiet town of Darlington, South Carolina, the life of 47-year-old Octavia Bethea, a Black female, was tragically cut short on the evening of February 9, 2023. Known affectionately as 'Tavis,' she was a beloved mother to seven children and a doting grandmother to ten. Her warmth and vibrant personality were a light to those who knew her, making the suddenness of her death all the more shocking to her family and the community. That night, Octavia was sitting in her car outside her own home ...
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  • https://www.wmbfnews.com: Coroner: Woman killed in Darlington shooting; SLED, police investigating
  • Octavia Bethea Obituary | Feb 9, 2023 | Florence, SC
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    Reading about Octavia Bethea's tragic passing was truly upsetting. My heart goes out to her family a... ...Read More
    01/24/2024
    Has anyone heard any updates on who might have been seen around King Edwards Avenue the night Octavi... ...Read More
    08/21/2023
    It’s incredibly sad that Octavia Bethea, or "Tavis" as so many affectionately knew her, was taken ... ...Read More
    02/26/2023
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