FINAL DISRESPECTS: SLED is not confident agents can prove 'intent'

Fourteen months later, a grieving family still has no answers as a South Carolina man's home is plundered after his death. MORE: bit.ly/3j5DKDJ
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[@thehouseofstark]

There should be an internal investigation of SLED from an outside agency

[@valentinius62]

And then another outside agency to investigate that agency if need be? Where does it end? They're all about protecting the status quo. Now, if it comes down to some kind of political threat for someone in power, that'd be a different story. You would see action. Stealing from a dead man and his senile widow doesn't concern them at all.

[@firstnamelastname564]

We already investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong.

[@The_DC_Kid]

As long as done by an authority ENTIRELY OUTSIDE the state. Too bad we can't even trust the FBI anymore. I guess we gotta wire Paladin.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

Yup. They just collect a check and do zero work. Occasionally make a arrest and let every possible news agency know

[@sageparsely2365]

"An internal investigation from the outside"? It's one or the other. Hopefully they will be investigated by an outside agency. But whom?

[@debbingo1565]

Are there any elderly abuse laws in South Carolina? Stealing from a widow with dementia is evil.

[@JodyBarrInvestigates]

Those laws do exist in SC and the SC Attorney General's Office has a prosecution unit dedicated to this particular area of law. Once SLED finishes its work the AG will get this and part of this could end up there.

[@teresatynes545]

It's almost like robbery, just without the weapons.

[@Warriorcock6969]

I know two fat greedy women stealing a woman with dementia's house and $80,000 in life insurance.

[@auditlover5436]

@@teresatynes545 No ..... they took the weapons too.

[@jonas000111]

@@teresatynes545 Robbery without weapons or threats of violence = Burglary

[@renatacantore3684]

This group of the most despicable people must be brought to Justice. They robbed a dead man and his living widow. Obviously corrupt local sheriffs & judges blatantly cover up or at least failed to investigate when all they had to do was watch the whole crime on video. God bless the Fantastic & Tenacious Reporter 🏆

[@ceeceesutton3243]

FACTS

[@nkel6111]

and the sheriff was a negro...so that says crime intent is color-blind in south carolina...home of tom scott or tim scottt...forget his name

[@serendipity77777]

Just what I saw on the cameras, there was a criminal conspiracy that occurred. This is ridiculous that law enforcement refuses to carry out their sworn duties.

[@abbylynn8872]

SLED should be embarrassed if this is their level of investigation

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

Forget embarrassed! This isn't about that, this is about them purposely doing wrong and not living up to their positions for their community. They shouldn't feel embarrassed, they should feel guilty because that's what they are! Guilty of putting themselves above doing the right thing! I don't know for sure but it seems like they might've been paid off by the thieves who stole everything to bury the case. Since it's one of those smaller towns where everyone usually knows each other it could be.

[@Owletess]

Having dealt with 2 SLED agents in the past, I can't say they're very bright.

[@RevTox]

They should probably be arrested.

[@nitrocookieyt]

Agreed

[@bbe3034]

I can’t believe the audacity of these thieves stealing from a dead man, and especially with a wife who has dementia! I hope they get what they deserve! Whoever reads this, please make sure you have a will and you must notify and show someone you trust, your banker, minister , best friend, sibling, what you want done when you die! My father-in-law died 8/31/2021 and even though he had a will, it has been very stressful for my husband who is an only child. My FIL was very successful and owned property that my husband did not even know or had been on some of the property. It has been very stressful for my husband, to do it exactly the way my f in-law would want it. I’ve been very supportive of my husband. He just wants to do it exactly the way my FIL stated in Will. I just want to teach you though if your loved one did not leave enough money to pay his bills, or money to give to others that he requested in his will, it falls back on the heir. Just plan your final wishes before you get old, confused and tired. Edit: I truly believe a person should never sign an irrevocable trust. My husband and I never ever got in his business, but the 1 thing we advised was to NOT will to our 2 sons, the farm and lodge to them together. But he did and it’s going to be a nightmare!

[@sharonrocher4782]

Those people are so deplorable. What’s said is hearing them talk about the stealing on the items and watching them steal it and they still didn’t get arrested is really disheartening.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

Crooked cops. Nothing new

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

There were judges involved.

[@sharonrocher4782]

@@rhondasisco-cleveland2665 yes your right.

[@bobbytackett5233]

It's good to be a crook in that state.

[@crujones4046]

They want her to sit down and make a deal with the thieves that stole her brothers stuff. WTF!

[@HerMajesty1]

It's beyond comprehension how all of those people could steal from a cognitively impaired woman whos husbands body wasn't cold yet. That estate needed to be sold off to pay for her 24/7 care. If there are any FBI investigators left who aren't corrupt they need to take care of business. Why hasn't anyone called the Attorney General of the state to investigate?

[@teresawester5770]

Gosh, you feel exactly the way I do. I honestly can’t believe that someone would do this. It’s disgusting to watch!

[@ijustlovetotravelandeat453]

The sad part is I worked as a home hospice nurse and before the patient is even picked up from the funeral home, I would see family and friends going through the deceased person's belongings. This is so sad.

[@MJ-ug5mo]

Are they allowed to do that? I am an RN and looking to change over to hospice care.

[@TheProfessor936]

She's right. That's exactly what they were insinuating. The investigators have become tainted.

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

Exactly! It's obvious since they did the formal interviews before finding out the complete facts and looking over all the evidence. That says one thing: that they aren't looking for the ones responsible and only doing the bear minimum to avoid exposing themselves for the corrupt people they are!💯💯

[@fuzzamajumula]

Or lazy and tainted.

[@Hawaii1313]

TAINTED? JUST ROTTEN CRIMINALS WITH BADGES. PEACE&LUV

[@rosebudadkins6803]

They all need to be behind bars. Foxes guarding the hen house. Where are state or federal investigators???

[@VictoriaMarch13]

Hollis Slade's sister is a saint and we'd all be so lucky to have her in our lives. The fact that she's fighting so hard for her sister in law is absolutely amazing! This is what gives me faith in humanity!

[@Embole-uk1tl]

Kudos to the sister helping out her sister-in- law to get back what belongs to hers.👍

[@lethajohnson4775]

Amen 🙏🏾💕

[@queenofno6055]

oh my gosh! I'm so sorry this happened to them! I am glad that ya'll aren't letting this go and I hope ya'll never do! they all deserve jail time

[@stevemcraemanager7119]

SLED is the group that also investigates small town officer criminal activity and shootings. Nice to get a look at their investigation skills.

[@firstnamelastname564]

Back the blue until it happens to you. Police captain: we investigated ourselves and found no wrong doing. Police: we got a call about a disturbance and illegal contraband at his address and confiscated stuff without a proper property seizure list

[@brentiers]

SLED is the most corrupt law enforcement agency in South Carolina.

[@rolanddorsey22]

Apparently, they don't have any skills. This one is way too simple

[@brucethomas3100]

@@firstnamelastname564 If the truth be known they probably didn't have a search warrant either.

[@cmasterson]

A shooting in North Charleston in January resulted in a man’s death. It happened in my neighbors yard and I was wake. I am a USMarine and I informed my case worker at the va via secure messages in January with details on it. The news and sped reported something way different than I heard. Even the number of shots was wrong. Shots was said to be 5 but I heard 10 shots at 4:20am not 4am

[@Misssssysparkles]

I can't understand why they haven't all been charged with theft -well his wife wasn't dead they stole from her - this is disgusting there needs to be a higher authority to investigate these "special" types of theives

[@halfwaymo9075]

They ain't been arrested because most are law enforcement

[@strategygalactic]

Because the people who do it wont

[@Se-leve]

This is amazing they want this family to sit down and “negotiate” a figure for the items they stole from the estate. This is a cover up by local SLED. They must personally know them.

[@RonSafreed]

SLED is responsible for a SC farmer being arrested on trumped up charges on growing legal marijauna & destroying his crop though he had a lisence to grow it & was worth a million dollars. The indifference & stonewalling!!

[@margiesweet6362]

This investigative reporter deserves an award. Great job working for justice! 👏🏼

[@brentiers]

People that blindly trust others in authority positions are naive.

[@jonathanwhite4868]

Or were RAISED to respect the person wearing the badge, because THEIR JIB IS TO SERVE AND PROTECT YOU. When did they change it to SCREW, ROB, AND LIE TO YOU? This is a PRIME EXAMPLE why citizens are having a HARD TIME remaining supporters of the THIN BLUE LINE. ( Comment made by Shari Strazz)

[@RosebudBB]

@@jonathanwhite4868 100% agree with you! But this seemed to be standard practice with any of our government agencies nowadays!

[@martinsheehan5119]

It's always been this way until cameras came out to show how disgusting the thin blue line really is.

[@brentiers]

@@jonathanwhite4868 It doesn't matter what their job is. People are still fallible human beings. Evil people seek out power and authority too. The real world isn't Mayberry.

[@The_DC_Kid]

All the family were left with was "trusting" what the cops told them, which they didn't, scum. (Is that pond scum or the scum you see in a toilet in some backwoods gas station?)

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Strange- when we are charged with crimes, most of them do not require the state to prove we had "intent".

[@stephaniehowe0973]

People "accidently" commit crimes all the time. That probate judge knew damn well

[@Iliana_collins]

Unless you are Hillary

[@WitnessingTyranny]

@@Iliana_collins I don't remember that name in this story. So many criminals everywhere.

[@Pbav8tor]

This is amazing reporting! Your community is lucky to have you! You have undoubtedly saved other families from being victimized this way.

[@lindz4166]

This family needs a lawyer! Absolutely disgusting how the corruption runs rampant - from the vultures pretending to be friends, to every level of law enforcement. Glad to see them all outed for the dishonorable & manipulative behavior. Now it’s time to take out the trash…

[@veronicajennings1044]

It Blows My Little Tiny Mind That These People Are Government Workers, They All Should Face Some Serious Prison Time.

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

For real! Absolutely rotten to the core!

[@marcelcovaci9922]

And when they get shot they are called heroes! Heroes my ass! I got your hero right here 🤙 🤙

[@Hope44903]

@@marcelcovaci9922 they are nothing more than a bunch of thieves....Shame on all of them...They should be fired from their Governments duties...

[@RosebudBB]

The government seems to be the worst offenders. Take a good look at our officials and their families at the very top!

[@youthmanrecords965]

Back the blue til it happens to you

[@brandyb2931]

This is just disgusting, I don't know why any of these people felt they had the right to do this, that one woman that said "and what about all the money in the bank?" What about it, its his WIFE'S money, every damn thing in and on that property belonges to his wife now, even if she doesn't know it. I'm so glad his sister is fighting for her to have what she needs for her care. The reason they want them to settle is because they will never get that stuff back.

[@jenniferb.9404]

Those people who robbed a widow blind when her husband was newly dead would have to admit guilt if they gave anything back--it’ll never happen. They need to be sued in civil court, with all the video evidence…including the “4 packs of cigarettes he don’t need anymore.”

[@mikemcbain4250]

DAMN RIGHT!

[@dusteedawg2915]

THAT'S a Total POS...... Like WHY do THEY feel entitled too her MONEY

[@CryptoNuts1]

👍

[@SlickArmor]

It's disgustingly typical after a death that the vultures swoop in to pick the bodies clean.

[@mslibra1178]

This Story Needs To Be Aired On A Nationwide TV Show Like "60 Minutes"!! I'll Bet That Will Get SC Authorities' Attention 🤔

[@juanitataylor2527]

I know what this family is going through. My mom who was my adopted mom passed after my dad who was my real dad had already passed. By the time I got home my mom's house had been ransacked by my cousins. They stole everything they could and said she wasn't my mom anyway. The Sheriff let me know he would make them bring everything back and charge them. I said no because I was raised by parents that believed in doing the right thing and having compassion. I am the only one of my cousins alive today and they all had terrible illnesses and died horribly. I've always believed God gives us what we deserve when we do evil so I'm at peace with it all. Too bad we didn't have recording back then.

[@RonSafreed]

Talk about karma, you reap what you sow & what goes around, comes around, this what you said here, takes the cake!!

[@stevebabb4334]

This lady needs to hire the best attorney in the state to go after these thieves and corrupt officials.

[@robertshields2066]

WOW what a class act, the vultures are circling picking at the dead man's bones. If they can do this to an innocent dead person, you've got to wonder what else they have been up to.

[@codyramos3200]

More than likely that was not the first death they went n cashed in on..

[@michaelp.139]

Amen

[@youallthinkyouknow1314]

Makes me sic!!!!

[@johnpoole8321]

@@codyramos3200 They seemed too experienced to be first timers. They even took turns in case some missed anything they would rotate pairs of eyes.

[@screwgoogle4993]

We could totally cash in on theirs. What, are you "better than this?" Then you don't get a say. If you're "too good to do anything" then it's your fault. Doxxing is easier than ever when the crooks are constantly posting their "wins" on social media.

[@itsjustmet1743]

Wow, just wow….the corruption is so deep they are willing to pay off… how does this level of corruption exist?! This just ludicrous, why doesn’t the family get a lawyer- possibly that would change everything

[@ip2networkz81]

So shameful, I cannot believe people put up with corrupt government officials like this. They should all be criminally prosecuted

[@majorinmauricep1318]

And this is why a lot of people don't have respect for law enforcement I feel so bad for the family who go steals from somebody's house who just died they're all a bunch of losers

[@xxmadmanxx9882]

Wow thats just crazy, they’re clearly guilty and caught red handed. The fact they’re not being charged is just dishonorable.

[@rcpilot179]

No intent. They stole the items. That is factual. What lawful purpose did they remove his property then? It was removed. No dispute. I don't care about their "alleged intentions" it's their actions (illegal) that should concern everyone.

[@HerMajesty1]

No it's criminal

[@maryoverton1126]

Makes me believe the law is crooked and in on this

[@bajoobiecuzican]

Watched the series on this case. Excellent investigative reporting !!!!

[@Sndyj457]

SLED wants this to go away because stuff like this probably happens in many of the small towns in the state. To them there is nothing wrong with this kind of craven behavior. I Hope they get some justice.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Evil demons robbing the dead …stealing going into someone’s home with the wife in there and steal,,,you rotten demons

[@RosebudBB]

@@tartarsauce5250 Our feds aren't any better

[@tartarsauce5250]

@@RosebudBB No they are not.

[@kalalooney5964]

This is just disgusting! Praying that the family gets their brothers belongings back and justice served to those who robbed the family before he was cold.. just awful!

[@ericshane8222]

Kala your right it’s so disgusting I just wonder how many people they have done this to it’s disgusting vile and its unreal how cops did nothing

[@evelynsaba5022]

We totally agree this is so sad it's shameful to see a family going through this our harts are with you xoxoxo

[@jmc6278]

@@ericshane8222 Oh the cops are doing something all right, they are covering up crimes like most of the small town cops do!

[@pamelamorris3148]

They actually did it because the brother didn't want her to be involved in his life as he was married and took care of his wife. She's sitting there lying as the people who took things returned them immediately, including money. His wife, Joyce, was the one who was to get every thing and the sister is trying to take all of the things belonging to her. He owned a company with someone else who rightfully owned 1/2 of his tracking material's as that's what the business was. The man was specific that he wanted his sister, whom he wasn't in contact with or on a good relationship, that she was to get nothing he worked for. His widow instructed the people to take the stuff.

[@scottnaylon]

@@pamelamorris3148 and what gave them the right to remove things from his house in the first place? Obviously nothing gave them that right, because you say they returned them. Is that not theft?

[@hfoor11]

Shouldn't the FBI be brought into the investigation considering the possible level of official corruption?

[@jamesmacpherson1182]

Absolutely

[@little_old_grannydoc]

They stole $200,000 and no one is holding them accountable! Despicable people.

[@edwardsiguenza]

Looks like the family needs to knock on the FBI’s door to shake up the town police.

[@francinel8154]

Exactly.

[@copblocker4654]

The FBI are far from hero's too

[@RosebudBB]

Hahaha That was a joke i'm guessing

[@corigram]

FBI doesn't have jurisdiction. Unless there is a violation of Federal law, it's a State matter. At this point, they need to pursue a civil suit as the criminal possibility is being obstructed.

[@MargieM10]

The FBI? Ha! They're just as useless and corrupt!

[@missyc5627]

This is disgusting. It turns my stomach listening to those people talking about his will, his training collars, his money in the bank, his cigarettes…. Not one of those heartless people showed ANY SADNESS about his passing. Their main concern was his belongings. Almost to the point that they may want to run some tests for poisoning at his autopsy. Seriously, y’all….those people are evil. And they spoke as if his wife didn’t exist…like she had no claim to her husband’s things. Just sickening.

[@paulac1329]

It's also sickening how the lead investigator just thinks it will be too hard to prove they stole the mans belongings. Did he not watch and listen to the same tapes we were privy to?

[@lucymiller6616]

They were her things as well. When you're married everything is 50/50. But that's the way they are treating old folks these days. Police are shooting elderly people with dementia. They are treated worse than stray dogs.

[@kamay2799]

Right stomach pain for a week the system if mess up they all work together is sad

[@klrklr116]

(Not that it would go anywhere in South Carolina but....) shouldn’t you be able to contact your congressman to complain about the agency’s non-response to a crime? Or is Linsey Graham a little too busy these days dealing with his own legal problems?

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

They appeared to have been ready, they were ready to roll as soon as he died. They acted as if they’d done it before, organized parasites.

[@xaviercast970]

The corruption from these officials is flabbergasting. Where is the justice?

[@jeffbaca1173]

Where is the department of justice, this needs to be resolved.

[@yammyxoxesfan3113]

Imagine working and hard and being successful but when you pass away, strangers come and steal your valuables right in front of your loved one who has dementia. Imagine being a sibling and seeking justice only to be coddled and brushed off by law enforcement investigation department.

[@Evilroco]

It's worse ,it's people he knew and trusted

[@c.t.murray3632]

You're right and our comments add attention can help this woman with her brother's estate. Let's keep talking about it make sure these people go to jail for 40 years each.

[@sweetpea4967]

And thanks to Queen City News for staying on this story!!

[@tlcmc6451]

Since when do investigators have to prove intent? That's crap and it's the prosecutor's job to show the accused had the intent, not cops. This case is beyond corrupt. I'd charge this under a conspiracy charge if I were the prosecutor.

[@kamigriff]

Thank you for keeping us updated. These cases can fail due to time. They feel like if they let time go by people will be less interested, and forget. Please continue to fight for this family. We the people want to know what’s going on, and how we can be protected in death. This is appalling. A 5th grader could’ve done a better investigation than SLED. You did a very good job with your reporting and journalism. Bravo 👏🏽

[@ohmeowzer1]

God Bless that family …they were robbed and disrespected..how very sad,,,it’s so heartbreaking,,,thank goodness they had cameras ,,rotten evil demons

[@fuzzamajumula]

Imagine how much of this goes on without anyone ever knowing.

[@ohmeowzer1]

I am sorry this family has to go through this and I am sorry for their loss ,,don’t give up the fight and please this reporter don’t give up the fight

[@edwardrivera1731]

It is a crime to act as if you have authority what’s wrong with you people this woman just committed a crime her oath of office is is a criminal act

[@FoundaPeanut]

@@edwardrivera1731 o_O wow, you don’t read very well do you?

[@JodyBarrInvestigates]

I hang onto these investigations until the end...not going anywhere!

[@johnhamilton6205]

Bunch of vultures, corruption and idiots! Glad I don’t live in that known area! Sorry for the family that has had this happened too and hope that justice does come swift and without mercy!

[@katecreesy]

She needs a gofund me, and help to get up to the supreme court for justice! This department needs to be brought down for its corruption 😔😮!!!

[@sarasmith5414]

South Carolina law enforcement needs a thorough investigation by D.O.J. Are there any lawmen willing or able to keep the oath they made?!

[@codyramos3200]

The D.O.J are real p.o.s if you haven't noticed all the b.s. thats surfaced over the past few years. ..

[@copblocker4654]

no

[@eq1373]

The DOJ does not have the jurisdiction. 10th Amendment.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

This is part of the reason people participate in protest. Except reverse the roles

[@philup6274]

When abortion is legal. What is law.... the gig is up

[@boink666]

Holding power accountable, THIS is real journalism! I want to see WAY MORE of this!

[@sooweeq123]

After watching several videos of different cases related to Marlboro County, SLED is just as liable and incompetent as the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office

[@denden9638]

Kudos to the team investigating this matter. Don't give up.

[@jamiebray8532]

I've been keeping up with this case since the beginning. It just makes my blood boil more & more with each update. I feel so sorry for Mr. Slade's family. The corruption in the county was bad, but for SLED to stonewall this poor lady is disgusting, & needs investigation in upon itself by an independent investigator.

[@ricklouquet8393]

It would be nice if the videos were in a Playlist.

[@feellucky271]

I agree Jamie and this reporter has opened a hornet's nest and I truly hope all the right people get stung.

[@johnjohnson9229]

I keeping up with the case also. Much of the sheriff department, local officials, SLED and all the thugs that stole from the house are criminals. Small town criminals. Imagine what they have done to others in the past.

[@africacarey]

You're not going to do anything with this case

[@BlackStump172]

Sled are criminals too .

[@tammathashade2033]

NOBODY HAD THE RIGHT TO TAKE ANYTHING FROM HIS HOME, EXCEPT HIS FAMILY!!!!

[@kparsa1]

So I would normally agree with you. But it was in a similar situation and many of that persons belongings were gone before the family even had the chance to get into the house.

[@bolivershagnasty3851]

the level of willful ignorance of the cops are stunning

[@sittingindetroit9204]

Having someone on tape saying something like "what is he going to do with the $200,000 now". When they returned the $200,000+, did they return it all?

[@jaiblessed6337]

Good thing they had cameras. The whole city and department need to be cleaned out. All of them should be locked up. And how fast they did this it wasn't their first time doing it.

[@atturne]

Right, they've done it before. Maybe not all of the players but I guarantee the " probate " lady deals in plenty of scandal!

[@VictoriaMarch13]

The mind-blowing aspect of this is that all of those people actually thought they had any right whatsoever to any of that man's stuff. Just because you know someone when they die doesn't mean you are entitled to ANYTHING!!! That man's stuff belongs to his wife! PERIOD! Those vultures are nothing more than thieves and opportunists! They should all be arrested including the SLED agents who obviously are allowing criminals to walk free! Seems like they may be involved as well.

[@c.t.murray3632]

You're absolutely right. These people are scum. They should have been in jail a long time ago 40 years each. I hope other counties research their judicial system and make sure that everybody is held accountable for anything like this. Or we will have a new kind of Mafia in this country.

[@veramae4098]

Well, clearly they were protecting the dead man's assets from his "drug addicted brother" (they claimed) from getting anything. And those tracking collars would just be wasted ... they prevented that "crime". It's amazing the excuses people come up with.

[@tjlap8135]

I wouldn't "sit down" with any of those thieves for any negotiation! Dumbest request, EVER!

[@melodicman3032]

This whole mess definitely gives the sheriff and city police a HUGE black eye. Is the whole county and city government on the take ? I would not be surprised if they were.

[@tumkint]

Then, in that case believe that proverbial...believe...your lying eyes!

[@SameStory_NewEnding]

I don’t even live in South Carolina, but I’m keeping up on this. I’m glad the news is putting it out there! There are people all over like this, and they deserve consequences. I wish I was a lawyer. I would take their case pro bono, and put it everywhere.

[@rolanddorsey22]

Same here

[@frankvqz3799]

I live in Canada and I’ve been following this case

[@macca777]

I'm following this case from Australia. These peoples actions are disgusting. Hope they're ashamed of themselves. I also hope for accountability.

[@indigenous31617]

Be glad you don't. I did. Lots of corruption.

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

🍻

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

That is horrifying, I can't imagine what this family is going through because of these damn vultures! It's just so wrong! It actually makes me sick to my stomach! I hope someone comes along who can give this family a fair shake because it hasn't happened here.💯

[@Davido50]

South Carolina is a joke state

[@thisisme3238]

This family desperately needed to get a lawyer for help. What's happened to his wife that had dementia? No one care about her?

[@marishiten5944]

Lul? What they're going through? They're mad they can't sell the dead guys stuff and make a profit from it. What they're going through is called "greed".

[@deborahrunkle313]

@@marishiten5944 they are the dead guys family. They have the right to do whatever they want! The corrupt government of SC are the vultures here that have NO RIGHTS TO ANYTHING!

[@EternalResonance]

What happened with back the badge? Back all cops blindly? Arnt all Cops gods and perfect? Oh wait that only applies to cases that involve non white people 🤔

[@kdp1232]

If only every vulnerable senior had an advocate like Beth (Hollis’s sister) there would be no elder abuse. I truly hope she succeeds amidst such obvious corruption 🤦‍♀️

[@katecreesy]

They NEED to go to the supreme court for relief due to corruption!

[@dakotashea3561]

Amazing that you can be caught on camera and still get away with something like this -_-

[@CBoogieLA]

And discussing it so you can clearly hear and see them plotting and stealing.

[@litterbug1483]

They have got to prove intent to steal

[@VA-rw9jc]

I am watching from London, England and this was painful to watch. The deceased man has a wife who needs a lot of help because of her dementia. How can they do this?

[@annocsunamoon]

They are exactly what half this country is like, entitled, and greedy SOBs. Slick as S#!+.

[@auditlover5436]

At least some of them work for the government, that's how.

[@debbie4503]

This is so bad, I don't even know what to say. My brother passed in April 2022. There are still some things missing. Due to how my brother passed away, I don't know if the items were destroyed by himself or what happened to them. I can't say anything more, but it's like not only do you grieve but there's too many unanswered questions.

[@jnieswartz4878]

This is horrifying! We have a current probate judge who pretended to be a judge who at the time wasn’t! She should first off be fired. He boss should be fired! And criminal charges should be fired.

[@kandkcollins1]

Absolutely unbelievable and disgusting! The man is dead, however, EVERYTHING in that house, including any monies, is his wife’s! They stoled from her! That poor woman needs the money for her care! It breaks my fricking heart!! The lot of them belong in jail! Shame on all of them, including SLED!

[@maryannlaylanzon9885]

He wasn't even cold yet

[@theresabocock5799]

Damn Straight they need a Independent outside agency to turn to, I don't know where they could start however I'd start googling what to do and who to turn to. This is absolutely disgusting and becoming to common, just can't believe everyone is going along with this after it's been out there from this Journalist (Great Journalism) Prayers for this family 🙏❤️

[@tiffanymims8691]

They should all be charged with stealing from an elderly person, in most states it elevates the penalties if they committed the crime against elderly or disabled people.

[@maryannlaylanzon9885]

@@tiffanymims8691 Definitely. All be in prison actually stole the guys dogs then sold them off. Terrible people

[@lynnwarburton2417]

They have a video where the alleged perpetrators were planning an alibi and discussing money in their possession which belonged to the victim. So thats not enough evidence !!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@queenofno6055]

excellent reporting 👏 good to hear she's now the "former deputy probate judge" her and her goons would have ripped off more families and they all deserve jail time! how could the cops not watch h the tapes where they admit they stole the money and everything else?

[@debbiewatts8665]

To Jody Barr, my name is Debbie and I live in AUSTRALIA. I felt compelled to say THANKYOU after watching this 4 part story. Jody, you are the living proof that when good and evil are in the same room, evil is always the first to leave. Your integrity, honesty and above all , your determination has shown the highest RESPECT for the deceased and his invalid wife. THANKYOU Debbie watts. AUSTRALIA.

[@RonSafreed]

Debbie, in 1946 in Athens Tennessee. a stolen election caused a 6 hour gun battle & use of dynamite at a police station & brought justice in 1946 America. 1992 movie on you tube about this incident is titled An American Story.

[@marierush7943]

I think they need to go higher than this jurisdiction because they are not going to get any help from law enforcement here . There was a crime and they need justice . Those people that stole off her brother need to pay end of story .

[@paulnorberg3869]

Agreed. Time for independent investigation from out of state.

[@thomasjoseph5876]

They can't. The only agency higher than SLED is the SC Attorney General. You won't see any other out-of-state agency get involved including any Federal Agencies as they don't have jurisdiction in a state matter. The only things that could come into play would be if SLED and/or the SC Attorney Generals' office broke Federal Laws. Even if they did, which I highly doubt, how would you even begin to prove to a Federal Agency they needed to get involved and launch an investigation? The best route for this to take is for the people and the media to bring a massive amount of pressure against SLED and the SC Attorney General's Office. The world already knows that former probate judge, Tammy, is a crook, they should start with her. What they needed was to pounce on this investigation early and nail one of them down and apply pressure to get them to turn on the others for lesser charges against them. The town police dropped the ball and now SLED dropped the ball. It's almost like they are trying to protect the criminals.

[@scottnaylon]

@@thomasjoseph5876 not almost.

[@thomasjoseph5876]

@@LovedandBlessed4Life You would certainly think so but in today's world where certain media and certain politicians are willing to stand there and lie to our faces when we know the truth and they don't care, it is hard to understand. The thing most constricting higher-ranking officials and their state agencies is the concern of precedence. No Govt agency or official wants to be that person that sets a sort of precedence in what they do or how they do it. The problem is that others can use that precedence to get what they want and if there are no new laws to deal with the precedence, it can become a disaster because there are those that will take it and subvert it for bad things. Granted, this is a poor excuse for higher-ranking people and agencies to not get involved but it is what it is. Sadly, it looks as if a bunch of low-level wanna-be thugs are going to get away stealing from the old guy's estate and his widow. Perhaps at some point, a form of "Southern Justice" will occur. While I don't live down South at this time, I have seen it in action, and from what I was told it dates back to just after the Civil War aka War of Northern Aggression when Carpet Baggers from the North came down and took advantage of Southern Folk. The Southern Folk didn't take this very well and when the courts refused to deal with it, they did themselves.

[@crimsoniron937]

Note to self: Question EVERYTHING, believe little, and document, document, DOCUMENT in an OCD manner! Reason: law enforcement is not actually enforcement of law.

[@deelady38]

The kinda evil you have to be to steal property from a elderly widow suffering from dementia. Dear God how disgusting and contemptible. Please God bring swift punishment to all involved.

[@Beavertailgunner]

The four packs of cigarettes was actually the most petty act of all

[@autumnleaf3667]

I’m getting real upset about this, keep giving us these updates, I really hope we’ll hear some good news about this. Wish there was something I could do to help get justice for the family.

[@akbychoice]

Deals during investigation signal wrong doing. Do not settle. All of them need to be charged, do jail time, pay fines and have a record. Coverup is deep and wide, far too long people have been doing things like this, “ good old boy “ leaches. Be patient, it takes time for them to tie up loose ends and cover up tracks. They got each other’s backs. No front license plates, no titles or tags on trailers and ATVs. Dumb, dumb dumb.

[@pamelamorris3148]

The widow gave permission and instructed them to take the item's and is on camera. The sister, whom the brother wanted her to not even be on his property, had no rights taking anything as it belonged to his wife & the co-owner of his tracking business.

[@ChrisBarrow-617]

@Pamela Morris His widow was in no fit mental state to tell the people to take the stuff. They obviously knew that and took advantage of it. What planet are you living on ? Are you giving excuses for them because they are your friends ?

[@akbychoice]

@@pamelamorris3148 sorry but that’s not how things work. Even in SC there are proper ways and this one s not one of them. They are recorded boasting about taking things. Either you are uneducated or part of the problem.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

@@pamelamorris3148 The widow had documented Dementia & cant give that permission

[@robbiehunter857]

Hopefully this evil group didn't have anything to do with his sudden illness!

[@darkone6599]

Stealing is stealing, you don’t need intent , damn shame

[@lilyj8420]

The whole "justice system" needs to be overhauled. Starting from the ground up. This case needs to be sent to whoever is *above* SLED. This is disgusting! Mr. Slade won't be able to rest until this is made right.

[@jimscanoe]

Mr. Slade is dead-not having a nap-grow up!

[@RoadTripA1A]

This incident isn't an example of issues with the justice system. This is an issue with this agency's ability to follow the justice system.

[@williamdean3940]

It is not the system that is the problem it is the people in charge

[@amigo4909]

I have never heard law enforcement make up so many excuses for the villains' that took advantage of this situation. It almost feels like these so called investigators are working against the victims.

[@rbest3519]

It is SC, no wonder this was botched so badly by the SC law enforcement division.

[@melodicman3032]

Those southern folk that scavenged this poor man home should be brought to justice immediately. It's situations like this that make me ashamed of being a human being. Those thieves will pay sooner or later. Someone will snitch on all of them.

[@tumkint]

At this point, it has to be determined how trustworthy were the first responders and if they were compensated somehow! That is how bad this might be!

[@RoMaMa923]

I had watched these people ravage through the decreased home while his widowed wife that has dementia. Of course the cops or those that should be helping are not doing nothing. That one blond hair short chubby woman is a judge or something like that hasn't been jailed. The were like vultures dipping their hands in the cookie jar. All of these disgusting soulless people that did this need to go to prison. "What about the money in the bank" "it's in route" The deceased sister needs to get a petition going to have all these POS locked up. If they knew this man had all these expensive things and money how did they not know they were being watched and listened. I hope Karma gets them. I wonder if she can involve the FBI.

[@patrickasplund]

What grounds would the FBI get involved in the case? The could investigate SLED and the local sherif, but that does nothing for the family. They need to put pressure on the Governors office to lean on the SCSP. During an election year it takes 1 reporter asking the right question to solve this problem. No Governor or Mayor for that matter wants their name tied to this case.

[@lalah.k.808]

@cat lover You make very good valid points here. Just wanted to say that their karma happened as the acts were taking place. The cameras! Big brother was literally there! Whoa! Oh and fbi no go... they out tryna set up the next false flag. Take care

[@jwmartin3222]

Welcome to South Carolina and the integrity of their law enforcement agencies!!!

[@melodicman3032]

Please remind me to stay away from this part of the United States. I don't need hush puppies and collard greens that bad.

[@tjbohanan]

Complete coverup from top to bottom. Sad!

[@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate]

How much more “intent” do the useless investigators need? How much have the cops/investigators taken themselves? It seems likely that the person that was mentored was fully expecting to be mentioned in the will, otherwise why spend so much time looking for it? Dogs don’t go missing, not does a bunch of decent hunting stuff, especially the firearms, but seeing Bullock who turned up to “rob Hollis’s grave” , weeks before she was appointed, so why was she even there? It’s probably likely that everything has been “fenced” onto the hunting club/members and the longer the useless cops screw around the less likely there will be anything recovered. All those old tropes about the people of South Carolina looking out for their neighbours is patently untrue, and it would be more accurate to say that they’ll rob the dead before the body is even cold - they’re just in it for themselves. WHAT A BUNCH OF DISGUSTING LYING THIEVES TO ROB A DEAD MAN AND HIS WIDOW. I hope they never have a moment’s enjoyment or peace with all their I’ll gotten gains, and Captain Wood’s reaction about “letting bygones be bygones” suggests that he’s profited from the robbery. If the cops can’t find this as sufficient evidence of a conspiracy to steal from the start, together with police/sheriff collusion, then it’s time to have independent investigators involved and keep the cursed cops/LEO’s/SLED out of the loop - they’re a bunch of prevaricating liars and need to be fired. Edit - SLED, aka Suspiciously Lying Enforcement Dumbass’s, aka unfit for purpose. The chief is a joke and is either another beneficiary of the theft or else he condones his lazy officers and their pathetic attempts at a coverup. Which is it chief, or will you just retire and save face?

[@questioneverything9535]

This is infuriating. Trying to feed his widow while they rummage through the house? Those people need to be prosecuted!

[@mamaddoesdinner4977]

After watching this my hands are shaking too bad to write almost. Thank you for putting into words how all of us who watched this feel.

[@jollyrodger5319]

Welcome to the true South there is no camaraderie. I've lived here my whole life I've watched these people stab each other in the back over and over the cops are corrupt cuz their family members are in that hunting club guarantee you

[@jollyrodger5319]

PS as a southerner we would say bless your heart for being so naive it's the good old boy club

[@stephenhurd1489]

Folks it was a club. A shitty club obviously but still there's no proving he didn't intend it this way. Maybe he did. Lol we know better due to video evidence but a conviction isn't that easy. District Attorney ain't trying to loose so he avoids it.

[@kdt789]

those people belong in prison. all of them. they opened a can of worms and i hope every single person involved goes to prison. especially that fake judge

[@bryanrussell6679]

There couldn't be a much easier case to solve. You have your suspects caught red handed on multiple HD security cameras walking out with things that aren't theirs from a home they don't live in. People get convicted on far less evidence.

[@terrymorrison7263]

Being a South Carolina resident I am so ashamed of the Way SLED is taking care of this family. The director of sled should be fired as well as all of the investigator on this case these are not doing their job properly and need somebody else to step up take over the case and do it properly. my tax dollars pay for this and if it's not being done properly then I'm wasting tax dollars should I keep paying taxes on my farm my home's all my property so it can be miss used like this??????????? NOW THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WANT ANSWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND WE WANT THEM NOW. SORRY ASS GANG MEMBERS, BLUE LINE GANG STRICKS AGAIN.

[@johnt2475]

The Attorney General and / or FBI need to get involved. Sheriff and other local administrators appear to have covered for individuals involved. The family wised up so they sent the case to SLED. THey are either bumbling idiots or do not want to put much effort in due to the connection to local law enforcement. If that does not work she needs to hire a very aggressive civil tort attorney and sue them.

[@elioraimmanuel]

THIS!!!

[@sweetpea4967]

Yes exactly...if no one in the state SC will help, isn't this something the FBI should be investigating??

[@eq1373]

They dont have the jurisdiction. There is no federal issue here. 10th Amendment.

[@briandunnigan603]

@@eq1373 Possible civil rights violations under color of law may lead to possible federal court…. I would look towards going to federal court with this matter. The state is to biased at this point….Just a thought

[@jamesmacpherson1182]

The fbi uses applicable federal laws including the hobbs act to investigate violations by public officials I federal. State and local government a public official is any person elected. Appointed. Employed or otherwise otherwise having a duty to maintain honest and faithful public service the categories of public corruption investigated by the fbi include legislative. Judicial. Regulatory. Contractual and law enforcement so yes this is certainly a case for them hope this helps

[@mzsoamazing]

This is a prime example of the "good ole Boy" system this take place in the south

[@freeassange5151]

Took money out of house without permission. That’s intent ,even if it is stolen by a bunch of Hillbillies

[@joetrolo7076]

I'm generally a huge supporter of law enforcement. But this is absolutely ridiculous. Heads should roll. Thank you for continuing to follow up, if you weren't making this public, these people would be screwed.

[@andystagger2906]

Cops ….. I’ve never trusted any cop … since I was a kid around 12 years old I have hated the cops and I’m 55 now and hate them even more… they are ALL CROOKED….

[@crujones4046]

They need to check the bank records and see if that check was actually cashed for the four Wheeler. I doubt it. This is what happens when you deal with Podunk police.

[@kdonovan3129]

Every county in America

[@bobbytackett5233]

No man his age would sell a vehicle of any kind without at least a bill of sale, with witnesses listed. He said, she said my A$$!!

[@dlebreton7888]

Those people who illegally went through his truck, home and wherever else they searched stole items and money. It is on tape! Officials have knowingly helped cover these crimes. There needs to be some clearing of all involved, right through to the judges office. A full criminal investigation by DOJ officials. It seems that it needs to be looked into by the highest legal enforcement. Most, if not all law employees seem to be crooked and need to be replaced!!! A law suit should be filed by the family.

[@lordy7933]

As I’ve said before…. “Award winning journalism” 🏆

[@he-mansuncle7661]

Ya it is! You can really tell that they took this personally.

[@prestonhanson501]

They way all them just ascended on that house within minutes is so creepy and depraved. Even the way they swiftly move like burglars fast but not to fast to be suspicious is so creepy. These people need jail time and charges against them so everybody knows who they are and their character