Arrest Made In Connection To Human Remains Found In Trash Can

The remains were discovered on April 23 at the Evergreen Court Apartments in Bennettsville.

An arrest has been made in connection to human remains that were found in a trash can in Marlboro County.

The remains were discovered on April 23 at the Evergreen Court Apartments in Bennettsville. They’re believed to be those of an adult but the victim’s identity has still not been publicly released. An autopsy is being conducted to determine further information.

An investigation led to the arrest of Luke Douglas Jr. who is believed to have been the last person to see the victim. He reportedly admitted to putting the victim’s decomposed body in a storage area prior to disposing of the remains. The case remains active with several agencies investigating.