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Laurens man sentenced to 45 years in prison for 2016 murder of Laurens High School student

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; June 5, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Monday that a Laurens man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the brutal 2016 killing of 17-year-old Edwin Diaz.

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Laurens man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2016 burglary

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; May 26, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2016 burglary of a Laurens County residence.

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Newberry man sentenced to 22 years in prison for assault, burglary of elderly woman

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Admin

Newberry, S.C.; May 19, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Newberry man was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison for the 2016 assault and burglary of an elderly neighbor.

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Laurens woman sentenced to 14 years in murder cover up

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; April 28, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Laurens woman was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 14 years in prison for her part in covering up the 2003 murder of James Bolt at … Continue reading →

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Child molester sentenced to 15 years in prison

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C. – March 16, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that a Greenwood man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting a child for a number of years.

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Greenwood man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2015 burglary spree

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; March 14, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Tuesday that a Greenwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a string of burglaries that occurred across north Greenwood in 2015.

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Greenwood man sentenced to 13 years in prison in connection to 2014 traffic fatality

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; February 27, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Monday that a Greenwood man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for causing a fatal collision while intoxicated in 2014.

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Longtime meth cook sentenced to 15 years in prison

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; February 23, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Wednesday that a longtime meth cook was sentenced late Tuesday afternoon after being convicted of his third narcotics related crime.

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Abbeville man sentenced to life without parole in shooting

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; February 9, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that an Abbeville man was sentenced Wednesday evening to life without the possibility of parole for his role in a 2015 shooting.

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Burglar sentenced to 20 years in 2012 burglary

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; February 1, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Wednesday that a Clinton man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for breaking into a home in 2012.

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