Advisory
November 1, 2019 death of Marcus Graves still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to report it.
At approximately 8:50 am on November 1, 2019, Sheriff's Office deputies and Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the Grays Hill Boat Landing regarding an unresponsive male in the marsh. Upon arrival, EMS personnel confirmed that the male was deceased.
The Beaufort County Coroner's Office identified the deceased male as 16-year-old Marcus Graves of Beaufort, and on November 3, 2019, a forensic autopsy was performed at the Medical University of South Carolina. The cause and manner of Marcus Graves's death are still being evaluated.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership and continued commitment to the safety of our community.
November 1, 2019 death of Marcus Graves still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to report it. 
Case History
At approximately 8:50 am on November 1, 2019, Sheriff's Office deputies and Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the Grays Hill Boat Landing regarding an unresponsive male in the marsh. Upon arrival, EMS personnel confirmed that the male was deceased.
The Beaufort County Coroner's Office identified the deceased male as 16-year-old Marcus Graves of Beaufort, and on November 3, 2019, a forensic autopsy was performed at the Medical University of South Carolina. The cause and manner of Marcus Graves's death are still being evaluated.
If you have information, please report it
The Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Marcus Graves's death, which are considered suspicious. We are asking anyone who may have been with Graves on the night of October 31, 2019, and/or the early morning hours of November 1, 2019, to please call Sergeant Ryan Garst at 843-255-3426 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership and continued commitment to the safety of our community.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
