Police arrest made after finding suspicious contents in floating barrel on lake.
Human Remains Found in Barrel Floating on South Carolina Lake
In a shocking discovery, South Carolina law enforcement has arrested a suspect after uncovering human remains in Lake Thicketty. The remains were found inside a barrel, adding a chilling twist to the investigation.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and coroner were called to the scene of a boat ramp on Thursday after a partially submerged object caught their attention. Upon closer inspection, they found the barrel near the shore and made a grisly discovery when they opened it – human remains.
Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler described the situation, stating, “Deputies found the barrel near the shore and upon opening it found human remains.” Foul play is suspected in this case, adding an element of mystery to the already disturbing find.
“Deputies found the barrel near the shore and upon opening it found human remains,” Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler wrote in a news release on Friday.https://t.co/ZyC2iEWzWn
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Further investigation revealed that the body had been in the container for a significant period of time. The deceased has been identified as Jeffrey Sutphin, a 56-year-old amputee who used a prosthetic leg.
Sutphin had been reported missing on June 15, and now his remains have been tragically found in the barrel floating on the lake. The investigation has led to the arrest of Eric Shawn Fetzer, 25, who is facing criminal charges related to the destruction, desecration, or removal of human remains.
Man charged after body found in barrel floating in Upstate lake….
Law enforcement in Cherokee County and the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office are investigating after human remains were found in a barrel floating in Lake Thicketty on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/2NvMlbShaU— Traci Young Fant (@Fantastik1) July 2, 2023
Sheriff Steve Mueller assured the public that his deputies are actively investigating the barrel and pursuing leads. He stated, “We’ve still got about four investigators out working, as we speak, running down some leads and some information on this case. It’s developing fairly well.”
This case is part of an ongoing investigation that led law enforcement to search for human remains in the area. Responsibility for the investigation has since been transferred to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies anticipate making additional arrests in connection to this disturbing case. Eric Shawn Fetzer is currently being held on a $5,000 surety bond.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on edge, grappling with the unsettling discovery that has shaken their peaceful surroundings.
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