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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 :: 03:41 p.m. EST

Advisory

Man and woman found deceased in home at Bryant Park Cottages identified. Sheriff's Office investigating.

Shortly after 10:00 this morning, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a home in Bryant Park Cottages, Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head Island for a health and welfare check. Upon their arrival, deputies made entry to the residence and discovered a deceased man and woman inside. Sheriff's Office investigators, the Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit and the Beaufort County Coroner's Office responded to the scene. Investigators are interviewing witnesses, while personnel from the Crime Scene Unit process for forensic evidence.

The Beaufort County Coroner's Office identified the deceased man and woman as husband and wife, 39-year-old Michael Klesh and 33-year-old Sophie Klesh, who resided at the Bryant Park Cottages home. The cause and manner of their deaths was not apparent. A forensic autopsy will be conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina tomorrow to aid in those determinations. Additional information will be released when available.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership and continued commitment to the safety of our community. 

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

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