Double Arrest in Beaufort County Homicide Case

Double Arrest in Beaufort County Homicide Case

Heads up, Beaufort County. Progress has been made in a local homicide case that had tragically taken a life early this week. Though it hadn’t hit the radios or news channels till now, cops got win of it and launched a hunting spree. Their spiffing sleuth skills has nabbed two culprits red-handed. The Sheriff’s Office pulled up their socks and hauled off two men for the cold-blooded crime on Friday.

The Unwrapping of the Crime Scene

Once they sniffed out the crime, they zoomed off to Hilanda Drive Community in Burton. Bingo, the investigators stumbled across the lifeless body of a yet unidentified man in a house. Their prime suspects in this horrific case are Erbert Francisco Vargas-Caballero, 36, and Edwin Humberto Martinez-Ruiz, 33. The law labelled Vargas-Caballero with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Meanwhile, they pegged Martinez-Ruiz as an accessory after the fact of murder. It’s a nasty situation, guys.

Awaiting Victim Autopsy

In terms of the investigation’s next step, the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has scheduled the victim’s autopsy. Preliminary checks hint at a fatal gunshot wound but we’ll need to keep our minds open till the medical examiner gives the final yell. The victim’s identity is being kept under wraps for the time being. Don’t worry, the Sheriff’s office know what they’re doing. They’re as eager to see justice done as you and me.

Still a Long Road

There’s no wrapping up just yet though. This homicide case is still under active investigation. The Sheriff’s office is looking for the missing chunks of the puzzle to put a full stop to this sad tale. If you think you got something to add, give Corporal Lidey a ring at 843-255-3294 or shoot him a line online at BCSO.NET.

The Tug of War with Crime Continues

These incidences shake our peace and make us question our safety. It’s always a struggle to wrap our heads around such horrific incidents. But, hats off to the Police in Beaufort County. They’re getting their hands dirty and fighting the good fight, so that we can breathe easy in our homes. The wheels of justice are turning folks, and that’s what matters. Stay safe y’all!