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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Friday October 5th, 2018 :: 03:00 p.m. EDT

Advisory

COLD CASE: Julius Chaplin (2011)

Julius Chaplin (2011)

On October 5, 2011, Julius Chaplin (44-years-old) was found deceased in his driveway at 172 Fripp Point Road in St. Helena at approximately 10:00 pm. Investigation revealed Chaplin had left the house to go for a walk and shortly after gunshots were heard by witnesses. Chaplin was found to have been shot multiple times by an unknown suspect. A vehicle was heard speeding off after the shots were fired, but no witnesses were able to provide a description.

A person of interest has been identified as Joe Washington, who was murdered the following day.

REWARD OFFERED

A Reward of Up to $2500 is offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County Cold Case.

 

During some Criminal Investigations, investigators might exhaust all credible leads in a case. When this happens, the case can become stagnant or what is typically known as “Cold”.

We are making this Cold Case information available to the public in hopes that someone might come forward with information that may not have yet been uncovered.

No matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a Cold Case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case.

If you have any information regarding this Unsolved Cold Case you may contact Captain Bob Bromage at (843) 255- 3402, (843) 816-8013 or [email protected]  or Crimestoppers. 

 

MAKE THE CALL, STAY ANONYMOUS,
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To report crime, citizens can call Crimestoppers at 
1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372)
 
 

Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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172 Fripp Point Rd
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

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