Crime & Courts

Unidentified body found by authorities in SC lake. Here’s what we know

Richland County sheriff deputies are investigating an unidentified body found in Windsor Lake.
Richland County sheriff deputies are investigating an unidentified body found in Windsor Lake. tdominick@thestate.com

An unidentified body was recovered from a lake by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, according to a news release.

The body was retrieved from Windsor Lake, near the 1400 block of Oakcrest Drive, on Friday at around 12:45 p.m., the release said.

While there were no clear signs of trauma located on the body, the cause of death is unknown, pending an autopsy by the Richland County Coroner’s Office, according to the release.

No other information was available as the investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published December 20, 2024 at 4:14 PM.

Javon L. Harris
The State
Javon L. Harris is a crime and courts reporter for The State. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Before coming to South Carolina, Javon covered breaking news, local government and social justice for The Gainesville Sun in Florida. Support my work with a digital subscription
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