Execution scheduled for today in Beaufort County murder case
A 43-year-old Pennsylvania man convicted of torturing and killing Betty Gardner on St. Helena Island 20 years ago faced execution today, barring last minute intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court. Gov. Beasley refused clemency. Gardner, hitchhiking when kidnapped by John Plath and cousin John Arnold, was murdered with racial violence and symbols carved on her body.
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Rays of Hope From Community Immunity Efforts
A note of gratitude for community effort that increased bone marrow donor registrations. The message honors Robbie and expresses deep thanks for care during leukemia, ending with affection for Aken and Culbreath families and their shared sorrow.
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James
Helen Culbreath
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