Second kidnapping suspect captured in Kansas
A second suspect wanted for the burglary of a residence near Lamar and kidnapping of the resident was captured in Kansas and is in custody in Darlington County, the Sheriff’s Office said last week.
Investigators allege that on Feb. 19, Devante Lamar Clark, 26, of Bishopville, and Barry Anthony Jones Jr., 21, of Timmonsville, entered the victim’s home and assaulted the victim.
The pair allegedly took money and items out of the home, and then kidnapped the victim.
The two allegedly attempted to take the victim to an area bank to force the victim to retrieve money from a bank account, but the victim escaped.
Clark fled South Carolina and was captured in Harvey County, Kan.
Clark was extradited to South Carolina.
Jones was arrested March 1 and was denied bond.