Man Acquitted in Relation to Double Murder, Arson in 2018

A man was acquitted yesterday in connection to a 2018 double homicide. Zachary Stell was one of several people accused in the killing of Matthew Autry and Shawn Anderson. The deceased victim’s were then burned inside a vehicle that was discovered on July 27th of 2018 off Butler Road in the Socastee area. Stell faced charges that included murder and arson. After a nine-hour deliberation, the jury found him not guilty. Four other men alleged to be involved have yet to stand trial. The final perpetrator plead guilty back in September to a lesser charge.