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Body-cam footage released of Justine May in Ladson toddler death investigation, Sheriff defends response; external review not expected

Headline from WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie held a press conference Friday morning regarding the agency's handling of the Pinewood Drive toddler homicide case, followed by the release of body cam footage leading up to September 29th.

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  1. WCBD News 2

    Sheriff Carl Ritchie addresses death of Ladson toddlers, cites agency procedures: CCSO (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie sent a message to the community on Thursday regarding the investigation into the deaths of two toddlers in Ladson. Emory, 2, and Marlow Deacon, 15 months, were found dead during a welfare check at a residence on Pinewood Drive i…

  2. WCBD News 2

    Sheriff Ritchie defends CCSO response in Ladson toddler death investigation; external review not expected (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie held a press conference Friday morning regarding the agency's handling of the Pinewood Drive toddler homicide case. The press conference came after 'considerable' public discussion about how the agency handled the situation in w…

  3. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Body-cam footage released of Justine May in Ladson toddler death investigation, Sheriff defends response; external review not expected (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie held a press conference Friday morning regarding the agency's handling of the Pinewood Drive toddler homicide case, followed by the release of body cam footage leading up to September 29th.

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