Crime & Courts

Columbia man wanted in connection with stabbing death of Midlands home owner

Michael Jerome Allen
Michael Jerome Allen Photo provided.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a Columbia man wanted in connection with a slaying.

Michael Jerome Allen, 21, is wanted on murder charges out of Orangeburg County, according to a news release by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office. He is accused of breaking into a home in Orangeburg and stabbing the resident, including cutting his face. The 58-year-old homeowner, whose name was not released, was found dead in a chair by investigators.

Anyone with information concerning Allen’s whereabouts is asked to call 888-CRIME-SC.

Cynthia Roldán: @CynthiaRoldan

This story was originally published December 12, 2017 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Columbia man wanted in connection with stabbing death of Midlands home owner."

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