Two Men Charged in Murder of Massachusetts Man Found in Marion Trash Can
Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a Massachusetts man whose body was discovered inside a trash can at a Marion home in January, according to the City of Marion South Carolina Police Department. The arrests were made this week in the ongoing investigation into the homicide of David Hutchinson.
According to police reports, 31-year-old Shaiquan Ramaal Foxworth of Marion was arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to Hutchinson’s death. Foxworth faces charges including Murder (with no bond set at this time), Desecration or Removal of Human Remains ($10,000 bond), Conspiracy ($5,000 bond), Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime ($5,000 bond), and Discharging a Firearm within City Limits ($1,087.50 bond). His total bond has been set at $21,087.50, with the bond for the Murder charge to be determined by a Circuit Court Judge at a later date.
31-year-old Travis Jermaine Godbolt, who is currently being held at the Marion County Detention Center on unrelated charges, has also been charged in connection with Hutchinson’s death. Godbolt faces charges of Murder (no bond set), Desecration or Removal of Human Remains ($10,000 bond), and Conspiracy ($5,000 bond), bringing his total bond to $15,000. Like Foxworth, the bond for the Murder charge will be determined by a Circuit Court Judge.
A third individual, Thomas Lee Brigman, Jr., was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact of Murder, with his bond set at $15,000 surety.
According to family statements shared through a GoFundMe fundraiser, Hutchinson was lured to South Carolina under false pretenses. The fundraiser indicates he was promised financial opportunity by a woman claiming to be an entrepreneur, but upon arrival, he realized it was a setup. After being taken for his money, he was dropped off at a trap house where his phone was also stolen.
Investigation Details
The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to Hutchinson’s death or the exact location where the trash can was found beyond its placement behind an abandoned residence on Pearl Street in Marion.
Law enforcement officials emphasize that the case is being treated as a homicide investigation, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Takeaways
- Two men, Shaiquan Ramaal Foxworth and Travis Jermaine Godbolt, have been charged in the murder of David Hutchinson, a Massachusetts man whose body was found in a trash can in Marion, South Carolina.
- The charges include murder, desecration of human remains, conspiracy, and related offenses, with bonds set accordingly.
- A third individual, Thomas Lee Brigman, Jr., faces charges as an accessory after the fact.
- The investigation indicates Hutchinson was lured to South Carolina under false pretenses of financial opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is David Hutchinson?
- David Hutchinson is the Massachusetts man whose body was found inside a trash can in Marion, South Carolina, in January. He was lured to the state under false pretenses of financial opportunity, according to family statements.
- What charges do Shaiquan Ramaal Foxworth and Travis Jermaine Godbolt face?
- Foxworth faces Murder, Desecration or Removal of Human Remains, Conspiracy, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Discharging a Firearm within City Limits. Godbolt faces Murder, Desecration or Removal of Human Remains, and Conspiracy.
- Where was the body found?
- The body was discovered inside a trash can that had been placed behind an abandoned residence on Pearl Street in Marion, South Carolina.
- What is the current status of the investigation?
- The investigation remains active, with authorities continuing to gather evidence. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.