Two arrested for double homicide: grandmother and child found dead
Darlington County Sheriff J. Wayne Byrd shared details about a double homicide that occurred on Sunday July 17th, just before noon.
Cephas Cowick
According to Byrd, Darlington County Sheriff Offfice deputies responded to 2129 East Bobo Newsom Highway in the Swift Creek community of Darlington County.
Two deceased victims were located inside the residence, which included the homeowner.
According to Darlington County Coroner J. Todd Hardee, the two victims were identified as Deziyah Davis, age 9, and her grandmother Denise Couplin, age 52.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident:
Cephas Manuel Cowick, age 23, and Katherine Baucom Cowick, age 25 have been charged with murder and are in custody at the Darlington County Detention Center.
The investigation into this incident continues.
Katherine Baucom
In earlier reports, the State Law Enforcement Division’s child fatality unit and the SLED Crime scene were both listed as helping in the investigation.
As more details develop we will update this story.
Cephas Manuel Cowick
Katherine Baucom Cowick