An autopsy revealed that a Warrenville man found dead this morning was beaten to death.
John Barrs, 68, died from a severe head injury due to blunt force from an unknown weapon, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a news release this afternoon.
Mr. Barrs' caretaker found him dead at his home on Spring Wood Loop around 8:30 this morning, Aiken County Sheriff's Sgt. Dave Myers said.
He had been dead since about 8 p.m. Thursday, Mr. Carlton said.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s is investigating the homicide, but there are no other details concerning the investigation, Sgt. Myers said.
Anyone with information can contact the sheriff's office at (800)-922-9709 or Crime Stoppers of the Midlands at(888) CRIME-SC. Callers can remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of between $50 and $1,000.
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My condolences tot he family for your loss. Now I hope they find the p.o.s. That did this... death penalty and swiftly!!