Four arrested in Kingstree businessman’s death
Four people have been arrested in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting death of a Kingstree businessman, Williamsburg County Chief Deputy Sheriff Michael Johnson said.
Ernest Prosser, 54, was found dead in his home by his son who dropped by his father’s home to pick up a license plate.
Prosser’s son noticed the back door to his father’s home was open, walked in and found his father with several gunshot wounds to his chest, face and neck, Johnson said.
Williamsburg County sheriff’s investigators said the motive behind the murder likely was robbery, as Prosser was a successful business owner in Williamsburg County.
Deputies said 18-year-old Ronetta Miller of Kingstree was sent into Prosser’s home to distract him while the other suspects stole from him, Johnson said.
“She was sent in with the inclination to have sex with him, but it didn’t work out that way,” he said.
Miller is charged with murder in connection with Prosser’s death, Johnson said.
She, along with 22-year-old Tiffany Jones of Kingstree, were turned in to deputies by their parents, he said. Jones is charged with accessory before and after the fact of murder.
Cornelius McClary, 24, of Kingstree and Deandre Wallace, 24, of Lake City are each charged with murder, first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, Johnson said.
Bond has been denied for all four suspects, who remain in custody at the Williamsburg County Detention Center in Kingstree.
Advertisement
Reader Reactions
More little Thugs…and in Kingstree where the Sheriff is just as bad. Someone had to have turned them in because Williamsburg wouldn’t look for any criminal.
It’s sad is what it is, uncalled for, and believe it or leave it this is just the beginning of many terrifying things to happen as the holiday season approaches with so many people out of work and looking for any means to survive and provide for their families, and unfortunatly and sickening as it maybe to provide for their drug habits. An honest hard working person doesn’t have a chance in the world today with all of these so called “Thugs” and “Lowlives” walking the streets waiting on their prey. They’re like a bunch of vultures circling around waiting for the right moment to attack. Stiffer penalties would apply here, it’s a shame and a discrace what this world has become.
My condolences to the family. I am glad that bond was denied to these individuals. They didn’t deserve bond. There intent was wrong from the start of their plot. I am glad that they were caught. I am glad that the parents of Tiffany Jones used wise judgement in turning in their own daughter. This is incredible in this world today!
Advertisement