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One person found dead inside home in South Carolina, investigation underway

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SOUTH CAROLINA — Greenville police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found inside a residence in the Moyewood community on Saturday evening.

According to the Greenville Police Department, officers responded around 7:14 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2025, to a request for a welfare check at a home on West Third Street. With assistance from housing staff, officers entered the residence and found a woman unresponsive inside.

The woman was identified as 76-year-old Dessie Mae Williams. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said evidence found inside the home raised immediate concerns, leading investigators to classify the circumstances surrounding Williams’ death as suspicious. The official cause and manner of death will be determined following an autopsy.

Detectives said they are actively following up on strong leads as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Detective Elias at 252-329-4277 or Pitt County Crime Stoppers at 252-757-7777. Tips may be provided anonymously.