Hartsville Murder suspect in PA expected to return soon

The suspect charged in the murder of Hartsville store owner Keith Hancock, will be returning to South Carolina within the next ten days.Authorities charged 39-year-old Eddie Huggins in the case.

By: Kelly Gillespie | SCNow
Published: October 10, 2008

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The suspect charged in the murder of Hartsville store owner Keith Hancock, will be returning to South Carolina within the next ten days.
Authorities charged 39-year-old Eddie Huggins in the case.
Investigators say Huggins murdered Hancock after robbing his store, Gardner’s Feed and Seed nearly two weeks ago.
Police say Huggins beat Hancock to death, with an ax handle.
Authorities say Huggins fled the area after the crime, and was later arrested in Pennsylvania.
Police say Huggins was arrested after stepping off of a bus there.
The US Marshalls Service and SLED assisted in the investigation and arrest.
Hartsville Police Chief Tim Kemp said authorities in Pennsylvania, waived Huggins’ extradition.
Kemp said Hartsville Police are working out when they can go pick up Huggins from Pennsylvania.