A man wanted in connection was arrested Friday evening, along with a minor female. Author: WLTX Updated: 11:09 PM EDT April 30, 2021
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. A man wanted in connection to the murder of Richland County 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep has been arrested, according to the Lexington County Sheriff s Department.
18-year-old Treveon Nelson was arrested Friday evening near Leesville, according to Lexington County deputies. Officials say the Cayce resident will be charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Sanaa Amenhotep.
Officers had arrested one juvenile and charged him with kidnapping, but were looking for Nelson, who they believed to be involved in the kidnapping. We need him, he needs to be held responsible for what he did, Richland County Leon Lott said Thursday.
Treveon Nelson (Source: Lexington County Sheriff s Department) By WIS News 10 Staff | April 30, 2021 at 8:39 PM EDT - Updated May 1 at 8:51 AM
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep.
According to officials, Treveon Nelson will be charged with murder.
Nelson was taken into custody near Leesville sometime Friday.
A minor female has also been arrested in connection with this case. The minor is being held by the South Carolina of Juvenile Justice.
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Saleemah Graham-Fleming says her daughter was the life of the party and always smiling.
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