Eugene Welch charged murder
Police has detained a man identified as a 31-year-old Eugene Welch from Kite Lane in Varnville. Hampton County Sheriff’s Office released an official press on 18 July 2022, stating that they have arrested him for the murder in Varnville. Police searched for the suspect with the evidence they had and Eugene Welch.
Judging from his photos, Eugen looks to be an Afro-American. According to his Facebook profile, Eugene is employed in Pike Gas Services and at House of Raeford. He also attended Voorhees College for his studies.
Earlier on, Eugene Welch had shared an image with his family, who might be his father and mother he has also been sharing different posts on his account till Friday, 15 July, 2022.
South Carolina Murder Victim
A 30 year old woman from Kite Lane in Varnville was reported to be the victim, officials reached her residence when she was unresponsive and unconscious but later died from her injuries sustained from the incident.
Accoring to Hampton County Coroner Angela Topper the deceased was Tiera Penn, 30, of Kite Lane. She said that Penn was pronounced dead at Hampton Regional Medical Center at 7:47 p.m. after an “alleged physical altercation” during a possible domestic dispute, but the exact circumstances and causes surrounding her death are unclear and remain under investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Eugene Welch case update
Officials are still investigating the case, HCSO has also requested the public to provide information through direct calls, email, or in person, which helps further investigation in the case.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office through the following options: (803) 914-2200, Toll Free Tip Line: (866) 942-1120, Email: sheriffcrimewatch@hamptoncountysc.org or in person. Callers may remain anonymous.