Roomies, what started a started temporary foster placement at a South Carolina county council chairman’s home ended in tragedy. Investigators say 17-year-old Landen Austin Moore now faces a murder charge after allegedly drowning 13-year-old Daryl Martinez Lowry. Authorities alleged Moore and another unidentified teen held Lowry underwater until he died.
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Investigators Detail The Alleged Drowning Of 13-Year-Old
Fox News reports that Daryl Martinez Lowry recently moved into McCormick County Council Chairman Bernie Hamby’s home while he waited for another foster placement. Landen Austin Moore and another teen already lived at the home at the time. Authorities say Moore and the unidentified teen got into a physical altercation with Lowry at a boat dock in Modoc, South Carolina during the early morning hours of July 20. Investigators allege the teens attacked Lowry with a knife and reportedly held his head underwater until he died. The South Caroline Law Enforcement Division said officers found Daryl’s body at Clark Hill Lake on July 20. Investigators later arrested Moore and the unidentified teen in connection with Lowry’s death.
What’s Next For Landen Austin Moore?
Authorities charged Landen Austin Moore with murder and booked him into the McCormick County Sheriff’s Office. Officials transferred the other teen involved to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, though authorities have not confirmed any charges against him. At this time it remains unclear whether Landen entered a plea or retained an attorney.
Daryl Martinez Lowry’s Death Sparks A Wave Of Emotions Online
Once The Shade Room shared the details surrounding Daryl Martinez Lowry’s tragic death, Roommates flooded the comment section with reactions. Many people said they felt heartbroken to hear another story like this, especially so soon after Nolan Xavier Wells’ tragic passing.
Instagram user @moreniita___ wrote, “35 years please & thank you.”
Instagram user @therealprincesstiuana wrote, “Y’all don’t see what’s going on?”
While Instagram user @flvckor_ wrote, “What bout Nolan? We need justice.”
Then Instagram user @shantaai_ wrote, “Chile here we go again.”
Instagram user @ _heydez_ wrote, “This is why we scream FreeKarmelo!! Smh.”
Another Instagram user @seventhcoach wrote, “Notice how we got the pics of this IMMEDIATELY. Wake up.”
Then another Instagram user @mrxclusive205 wrote, “But can’t do nothing about Nolan case 🤦🏾♂️”
Finally, Instagram user @ashleyello wrote, “This won’t distract us from Nolan. Smh RIP young man.”
