Shane Freeman
Shane Freeman died while held at the Hampton County Detention Center in South Carolina on October 17, 2023. His brother Anthony and the family say they are heartbroken and have received no answers from officials about what happened or what caused his death. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said its investigation is active and ongoing. The family is asking how a death could occur inside a secure facility.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). SLED is investigating and the coroner's office has scheduled an autopsy, but no cause has been announced, and Shane Freeman's family says officials have not told them what happened or how he died.
Reported by: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) (outside investigators); Hampton County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Freeman family (family or their lawyers).