Tuesday, September 25 2012 8:31 AM EDT2012-09-25 12:31:01 GMT
By Nikki Gaskinsngaskins@abcnews4.com MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV)—A man charged with beating and strangling a young woman refused to face a judge in bond court Monday night. James Carpenter, 33, is chargedMore >>
James Carpenter, 33, is charged with the murder of Jasmine Marrone, 21. Deputies made several attempts to bring Carpenter before the judge; however, officers say he fought with them.More >>
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) -- After a woman's body was found in the back of a car he was driving Sunday in Summerville, James Carpenter Jr. reportedly told police, "She hit me and I hit her back."
Carpenter has been charged with murder in the death of Jasmine Marrone, 21.
Marrone's body was found in the back of the car Sunday. Officials said Monday she had been strangled but also suffered blunt force trauma to the head.
According to a police report made public Monday, Summerville officers stated Carpenter was asked about the body in the back of the car.
Carpenter then said he hit Marrone, according to the report.
Before officers found the body, Carpenter had said he was on his way to his mother's funeral, the report said. Police said Carpenter also had blood on this clothes.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
A missing person report was issued Monday, March 19, 2012, for Marjorie Gayle McCaffrey. Since, there have been searches and prayer services, but few developments in the investigation.More >>
Robert McCaffrey says his two children were home, but his wife was nowhere to be found. A missing person report was issued Monday, March 19, 2012, for Marjorie Gayle McCaffrey. Since, there have been searches and prayer services, but few developments in the investigation.More >>
It's the biggest case of its kind in the history of the Charleston area. With dozens of victims over the course of nearly 10 years, the ReVille case shook the Lowcountry. More >>
It's the biggest case of its kind in the history of the Charleston area. With dozens of victims over the course of nearly 10 years, the ReVille case shook the Lowcountry. Click this link for an in-depth look at the case, start to finish.More >>
For months the Waring family searched for their daughter reaching out to the press, even hiring a team of private investigators. It was a case that attracted national media attention.More >>
For months the Waring family searched for their daughter reaching out to the press, even hiring a team of private investigators. It was a case that attracted national media attention.More >>
James Carpenter Jr. (provided)
