A partially burned body was found Saturday in a wooded area of Sumter County, leaving investigators with a grim mystery and the public with a request for information. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or explained how the person died.
Deputies were called to a report of human remains near Cedar Avenue and Industrial Road, according to WYFF 4. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office said the remains had been partially burned.
SLED Assisting With Sumter County Investigation
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is assisting the Sumter County Sheriff's Office as investigators work to identify the person and determine what happened. The case remains active, and officials have not announced any arrests or charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 803-436-2000, P3 Tips or the department directly, as detailed by WYFF 4. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward, and anonymous submissions are accepted online.
