Man facing murder, attempted murder charges arrested in Bennettsville, police say

Adam Benson
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BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — Bennettsville police have charged a local man in connection with a shooting earlier this month that killed a woman.

William Bethea Jr. is facing one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and shooting into a vehicle, Bennettsville police said on Facebook.

Bennettsville police Lt. Shawn Lucas said one of the victims was treated and released at a local hospital. Officials have yet to release the name of the woman police say he killed.

Bethea is being held at the Marlboro County Detention Center ahead of an initial court appearance.

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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.

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