RCSD: Five charged in killing of inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced five inmates at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center have been charged with killing fellow inmate Antonius Randolph, 29.
Courtesy: Richland County Sheriff’s Department
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced five inmates at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center have been charged with killing fellow inmate Antonius Randolph, 29.
Authorities say James Oxendine, Jr., Jayun Harrison, Erick Stewart, Daylan Isreal and Devin Rowe have each been charged with murder and conspiracy. Harrison and Oxendine were already being held in jail on murder charges.
On Jan. 27 at around 3 p.m. deputies were notified that an inmate was deceased inside a cell at the detention center.
Randolph, who had been previously arrested and charged in a string of sexual assault and robbery cases in Columbia, was discovered on the floor with blood around his body.
The five inmates entered the victim’s cell and beat him at approximately 8 p.m. on the 26th.
An investigation into the incident found that inmates were able to come and go from their cells due to the cell doors not locking.
A search warrant executed by investigators led to the discovery of nine cell phones, 17 homemade knives or “shanks,” 58 contraband items including needles, pills and other drugs.
The incident remains under investigation.
Statement from Richland County Detention Center: Statement on Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Press Conference
” A loss of life in this manner is not only disheartening but alarming, and we continue to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Randolph.”
During the press conference, it was communicated that cell doors were unlocked or left open; however, this is not a practice of the detention center. As identified by the Sheriff, certain detainees continue their alleged criminal activities, such as the making of homemade contraband and compromising security locks while in custody. As we’ve continually stated, County Administration is taking the necessary steps to improve the facility and reduce detainees’ ability to commit these types of crimes.
“We want to ensure those who are employed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and the detainees in our custody know that their safety continues to be of the highest priority. We will continue to work diligently in collaboration with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to ensure all parties involved are prosecuted to the fullest extent of law.”
-Statement on Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Press Conference
