Missing endangered woman found dead, say Batesburg-Leesville Police

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BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)– Batesburg-Leesville Police Department says 82-year-old Edwinton K. Henderson was found deceased.

The police department is working with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the Saluda County Coroner’s Office to investigate.

Also, officers say there is no obvious signs of foul play.

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Original Story (Posted: Jan. 14, 2025):

Police with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a woman who was discovered as missing, said officers.

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)– Police with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a woman who was discovered as missing, said officers.

Officers said 82-year-old Edwinton K. Henderson was last seen at 734 Humphrey Street on Monday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m.

Henderson was discovered missing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, around 4:30 a.m.

She is believed to suffer from dementia and other serious medical issues.

Additionally investigators said Henderson has a history of walking away from the home. She is 5’5″ and weighs 160 pounds.

Anyone who has seen or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department at 803-532-4408.