The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has discovered a body inside a burned car in Spartanburg County. The body has been identified as Leroy Palmer, who was reported missing on August 6. The investigation revealed that Jimmy Lee Salters and Odell Shaquille Ferguson IV were responsible for the crime. Both men have been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and arson. Anisa Snipes reported
A burnt vehicle in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, has been discovered to contain a deceased individual, as confirmed by the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office. The body, identified as Leroy Palmer, a 51-year-old man, was found on August 8th along Sharon Road near Reidville Road. Palmer had been reported missing by his mother two days prior. During the investigation, law enforcement officials uncovered a trail camera near the vehicle, which captured images of a man approaching the car with a gasoline can and setting it ablaze. The Sheriff’s Office identified the individuals responsible for this heinous act as Jimmy Lee Salters and Odell Shaquille Ferguson IV, thanks to security footage from various local businesses. Both suspects have been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and third-degree arson. This is the extent of the available information at this time, and further updates will be provided in due course..
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