South Carolina authorities have arrested two teenagers in connection with the death of 13-year-old Daryl Martinez Lowry, whose body was recovered from a lake earlier this week. According to an affidavit released by the McCormick County Sheriff’s Office, on July 22, 17-year-old Landen Austin Moore was arrested and charged with murder on July 20 in connection with Lowry’s death. A 16-year-old was also taken into custody and transported to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), though authorities have not announced any charges against the juvenile.
Moore, who is white, was booked into the McCormick County Detention Center. SLED said its investigation remains active and ongoing, with additional information expected as the case develops.
What happened to Daryl Martinez Lowry?
The affidavit alleges that Landen Austin Moore and the other teen held Lowry “underwater until he became deceased” during the incident on Monday, according to an affidavit released by the McCormick County Sheriff’s Office.
SLED confirmed to People that Lowry’s body was discovered later that day in Clark Hills Lake.
Investigators say the three teens became involved in a physical altercation at a boat dock before Lowry was allegedly attacked with a knife, leaving him with multiple lacerations, according to the affidavit.
Per People, both suspects are foster children of McCormick County Council Chairman Bernie Hamby. Lowry was also staying in Hamby’s home while awaiting another foster placement at the time of his death, according to the Augusta Press. Hamby has publicly shared his experiences as a foster parent in the past.
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