Remains of Jamilla Smith found in woods off Silver Bluff Rd.
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff announced Friday that the remains of Jamilla Smith have been located.
Authorities say she was found in a wooded area in the 2100 block of Silver Bluff Road.
The Aiken County Coroner Daryll Ables, Aiken Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division assisted with the recovery efforts.
According to the coroner, after family notifications were made, he identified the remains as
Jamilla and has ordered an autopsy. “”We have taken statements, evidence processing. There’s still a significant amount of evidence that needs to be processed electronic data and so forth,” said Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Eric Abdullah.
This investigation began in December after Jamilla was reported missing.
Daniel Gabriel Harmon, Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr, and Clyde Hendley II were arrested as a result of this investigation.
If anyone has any information on this investigation, they’re encouraged to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 803-648-6811.
Jamilla Smith Disappearance Investigation Timeline:
12/06/23 – Family and friends speaking out as the search continues for Jamilla Smith
12/09/23 – $5K reward for information leading to the whereabouts of missing Aiken County mother
12/18/23 – Family of missing woman Jamilla Smith wants SLED, FBI to take over case
12/23/23 – Missing Aiken County mom Jamilla Smith’s case now homicide
01/14/24 – New charges added to suspect in missing Aiken County mother’s case
01/29/24 – Family of Jamilla Smith pleads for free legal help in missing, homicide case
04/17/24 – 2nd suspect sought in Murder investigation of Jamilla Smith surrenders to investigators
04/18/24 – Mother of murdered Aiken Co. woman speaks out about latest developments in case
Third suspect arrested in connection with Jamilla Smith death
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