Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office

05/28/2026

⚖️ A Beaufort County jury has convicted a Burton man in the 2024 murder of his roommate following a three-day trial in General Sessions Court. The defendant was found guilty of murder and possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime.

Read more in the full news release below. ⬇️

A 37-year-old Burton man and native of Honduras -- one of three defendants charged in the 2024 shooting death of their roommate -- has been sent to prison.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE

The 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will be CLOSED Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular business hours resume Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

✨ Have a safe and enjoyable weekend — and take a moment to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country. 🎖️🕊️❤️🤍💙

05/11/2026

ICYMI:🚨 Port Royal man sentenced to 35 years in prison 🚨

Shykeim Raykawan Wright of Port Royal has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a series of violent crimes, including two armed robberies on Ribaut Road and an attack on a corrections officer.

During one of the robberies at a Parker’s gas station, Wright shot a clerk multiple times. Two days earlier, he robbed a Dollar General, pointing a gun at two clerks and stealing cash before fleeing to Savannah, where he was later arrested.

Wright pleaded guilty to eight felony charges connected to four separate incidents. Seven charges received the maximum sentence and will run concurrently, with an additional five‑year weapons charge running consecutively.

“This sentence underscores the gravity of the defendant’s ongoing and violent actions,” said prosecutor Samantha Molina of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. “This outcome helps protect our community.” ⚖️

Special thanks to officers and deputies with Town of Port Royal Police Department, Beaufort Police Department, Beaufort, SC and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

04/29/2026

Today, our team at the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office proudly joined millions around the world in recognizing Denim Day. 💙👖

Observed on the last Wednesday of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim Day is a powerful reminder that clothing is never an excuse — and that victim-blaming has no place in our justice system.

We stand with survivors, support accountability, and remain committed to seeking justice with compassion and integrity.

04/28/2026

It’s heartbreaking to see this case return to the headlines, forcing Jillian Angner’s family to endure the pain of their loss all over again.

At the same time, it’s worth remembering that post-conviction relief appeals are rarely successful — and one reason for that is the care we take on the front end. As prosecutors, the 14th Circuit Solicitor's Office not only argues the state's interests; we honor our ethical obligation to consider the defendant's rights, as well. By doing so, we ensure just outcomes withstand later scrutiny.

That same diligence is why this defendant received a life sentence, even after pleading guilty at mid-trial. It is hardly surprising that after sitting in a cell for a little while, he decided prison is not where he'd like to spend the rest of his life. But he's not supposed to like it. He's supposed to reflect upon the acts he committed that landed him there and the irreparable harm he has done to many others.

Meanwhile, our sympathies are with the family as this process continues.

The man is serving a life sentence for the ambush shooting of his ex-girlfriend Jillian Angner as she drove her 6-year-old to school.

04/24/2026

⚖️ A Michigan man has been sentenced to prison after a Beaufort County jury convicted him of brutally assaulting his ex-wife while the couple was vacationing on Hilton Head Island with their young son.

💔 This case is a powerful reminder of how quickly domestic violence can escalate — and how critical it is for survivors to seek help. We are grateful to the jury for delivering justice and to law enforcement and to those who supported the survivor every step of the way.

📞 If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support is available through our 14th Circuit Victims Services Center. Call (843) 790-6220 or email [email protected].

🔗 Read more about the case here:

BEAUFORT, S.C. – A 46-year-old Michigan man vacationing on Hilton Head Island with his ex-wife to discuss a possible reconciliation is instead heading to prison after brutally assaulting her.

04/24/2026

A Ruffin man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for neglecting three children who were found without food, heat or proper care. Jedidiah Worrick was convicted of unlawful conduct toward a child and received the maximum sentence allowed.

Assistant Solicitors Jack Polucha and Julie Kate Keeney secure the conviction with assistance from the Colleton-County Sheriffs-Office, and Colleton County Department of Social Services.

Jedidiah Worrick was found guilty Thursday of unlawful conduct toward a child and received a 10‑year prison sentence — the maximum allowed by law.

04/17/2026

A Fairfax man receives a 10‑year prison sentence after shooting someone who tried to stop him from assaulting a woman. The bystander stepped in to help — and paid the price. Assistant Solicitor Julie Kate Keeney helps to secure justice in Allendale County.

A Fairfax man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting a bystander who intervened during an assault on a woman.

03/27/2026

𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞’𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐀 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐮𝐧. 𝐀 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.

Just days after Christmas 2021, gunfire erupts outside a family home in Jasper County, South Carolina. The intended target isn’t hit — but a 5-year-old boy is.

What follows is a chilling investigation involving surveillance footage, phone records and a trail of messages that reveal the truth behind a deadly mistake.

👉 Watch the full case breakdown and see how justice unfolded.