Teenager Found Strangled and Stabbed in Union, South Carolina; Mother Identified as Perpetrator
In Union, South Carolina, a teenage girl was found strangled and stabbed in the neck by her mother. Dedrick Hay has been arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and was denied bond.
Lima, OH, September 24, 2026 — A teenage girl was discovered deceased in Union, South Carolina, following an incident involving strangulation and stabbing. Authorities have identified the victim’s mother as the perpetrator in the case. The young victim was reportedly found strangled and stabbed in the neck.
Officials have not yet released the name of the teenage victim. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing.
Dedrick Hay has been arrested in connection with the incident. Hay faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Information regarding the relationship between Dedrick Hay and the victim, or how Hay is connected to the mother, was not immediately available. The bond for Dedrick Hay has been denied by the court.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. Further details regarding the timeline of events, the discovery of the victim, and the arrest of Dedrick Hay have not been publicly disclosed at this time. Authorities are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
The exact nature of the weapon used in the stabbing has not been specified. Law enforcement officials are working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the tragedy. The motive behind the alleged crime remains under investigation.
As the legal process unfolds, the community of Union, South Carolina, awaits further information regarding this incident. The case is proceeding through the judicial system, with Dedrick Hay currently in custody.
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