CPD: Body Found Inside Car Trunk, Suspect Arreste

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – According to officials with the Columbia Police Department, a tip led investigators to the discovery of a body in the trunk of a car in the 1200 block of East Muller Avenue.

21-year-old David Anderson allegedly killed the victim who has been identified by Richland County Coroner Gary Watts as 21-year-old Rashawn Williams of Columbia, after an argument inside an East Muller Street home.

After the physical altercation, Anderson and his mother, 49-year-old Wanda Elizabeth Williamson allegedly removed Williams’ body from the home and placed it in the trunk of a car at the crime scene.

CPD and a Columbia Housing Authority officer received a tip and located the car at the North Columbia home, police say.

Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for Williamson.

Chief Holbrook says, “We know that when a violent crime occurs in one of our neighborhoods, especially a homicide, it leaves citizens frightened and on edge. This case reflects how collaboration, teamwork and attention to detail by CPD Investigators can lead to a quick arrest and eases citizens’ concerns.”

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