Body of missing Midlands woman found in woods, foul play suspected

The body of a Sumter woman who was recently reported missing was found in a wooded area Thursday in what the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is calling a homicide.

Suzette Ginther, 27, was reported missing Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office. A body found in a state forest camping area later that day has been identified as Ginther by the Sumter County Coroner’s Office.

Shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, a hunter happened upon what appeared to be the body of a woman in Manchester State Forest near Camp Burnt Gin and reported his findings to deputies.

“We suspect foul play and are treating it as a homicide,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis.

No arrests have been made, according to the sheriff’s office. The investigation is ongoing and SLED is assisting the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

This story was originally published November 17, 2017 at 2:51 PM with the headline "Body of missing Midlands woman found in woods, foul play suspected."