The Hartsville Police Department is investigating the death of Chandler Spencer, 51, of 655 W. Washington St. Apt. 1E in Hartsville, as well as the theft of a van usually driven by Spencer.
Spencer’s body had been discovered in his Palmetto Apartments resident on March 4, and was last seen the previous Thursday, February 28. Following the results of an autopsy, Darlington County Coroner J. Todd Hardee ruled the death a homicide. No suspects have been identified in the case.
Awhite 1998 Chrysler Town and Country minivan, South Carolina license plate HUU-352, is believed to be missing from the apartment.
“Locating the missing vehicle is one of our primary focuses in this investigation, as it may help in the identification of suspects,” Police Chief James Hudson said. “We hope anyone with information which can assist in this case will contact us.”
Anyone observing a vehicle matching the description of the missing van or who observes any suspicious activity is encouraged to call 911, the Hartsville Police Department at 843-383-3011, or submit a tip using Crimestoppers by phone, 1-888-CRIME-SC, or online at www.sccrimestoppers.com.
