Arrest made in Christmas day murder in Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest in the murder of 38-year-old Loretta Brunch, who was killed on Christmas day

harold prattHOLLY HILL, S.C. (WOLO) — Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies have made an arrest in the murder of 38-year-old Loretta Brunch, who was killed on Christmas day.

Officials say they found Brunch’s body in some water about five miles south of Holly Hill, off Highway 453.

Brunch, a manager at a Holly Hill fast food restaurant, was last seen Christmas day.

Investigators believe she was shot to death.

45-year-old Harold Pratt is charged in her murder. Investigators say Pratt and Brunch got into some sort of argument shortly before she disappeared.

 

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