Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office - Spartanburg County

Tamika HustonDana SatterfieldRemembranceCommunity FocusFaces of JusticeSeventhCircuitSolicitor’s OfficeReport 2007

News&2Dear Friends,I recently completed my sixth year on thejob, and I produced this report to sharesome of the details with you.We work every day to identify and aggressivelyprosecute deserving criminals. Theeffort is leading to some noteworthysuccesses.We rank second in the state for success attrial, and our overall conviction rate isamong the top of the state’s 16 judicialcircuits. The guilty verdicts include 10 lifeprison sentences without parole, 12prison sentences of 30 years or more and16 prison sentences of 20 years or more.Our success wouldn’t be possiblewithout the dedicated work of theSpartanburg and Cherokee County lawenforcement communities. Local policework every day to identify suspected criminalsand collect the evidence needed toprosecute them in court. Investigationsare far more complex than they appear inpopular television shows like “CSI” and“Law & Order.” The case files often containhundreds of pages of important information.My staff and I build upon thefoundation of the case as we develop thework from probable cause to proofbeyond a reasonable doubt. Part of ourwork often requires us to dispel myths createdby the popular media culture.I’m proud of our relationship with lawenforcement. On a near daily basis, wemeet with officers to prepare for court andoffer advice on the legal challenges theyface.The local justice system spreads wellbeyond the work of prosecutors andpolice officers. We rely on the defense bar,dedicated judges, clerk of court employees,and others to keep the system movingforward.Criminal justice leaders must continueworking well as a group to combatlongstanding challenges like jail overcrowdingand the crimes of criminaldomestic violence and driving under theinfluence.Thank you again for the support you haveshown the men and women of the 7thCircuit Solicitor’s Office. It means morethan you will ever know. We are workinghard toward our goal of being the bestSolicitor’s Office in the state.Regards,Trey GowdySolicitor● The 7th Judicial Circuit ranked secondamong the state’s 16 prosecutors’ offices fortrial success in 2006. Our overall convictionrate was among the state leaders as well.● Our offices in Spartanburg and Cherokeecounties receive 150-200 new criminal casesevery week.● Sheriff’sInvestigator JimmyHenson received the2006 Solicitor’sAward for CherokeeCounty LawEnforcementExcellence inAugust. FBI Agent Brian Bryan and sheriff’sInvestigator Nate Cantrell received the 2006Solicitor’s Award for Spartanburg County LawEnforcement Excellence in October.● The Spartanburg County Forensic Teamresponded to 5,616 calls for service in 2006and collected 1,124 fingerprints for analysisand comparison to law enforcement databases.The work led to 260 suspects being chargedcriminally. In 2005, fingerprint collections ledto 157 criminal suspects being identified andcharged.

3Notes● 30 local mothers have completedSpartanburg Area Drug and Alcohol Center’streatment program for mothers who givebirth to babies with illegal drugs in theirsystem. Dozens more are receiving treatmentand others face criminal charges for refusingtreatment. The program is a response to atreatment protocol introduced by SolicitorGowdy and local service providers in 2005.● Drug Court continues to be a success inSpartanburg County. For the year ending June30, 2006, 96 percent of the drug tests given inthe long-term treatment program revealed nofurther use of illegal substances. Studies alsoshow the annual cost of treatment for drugcourt clients pales in comparison to the cost ofprison incarceration.● More than 660adults and juvenilessuccessfully completedour pre-trial interventionprogram in 2006.The program collectednearly $270,000 inrestitution, and itmanaged more than27,000 hours of community service.● Assistant SolicitorTony Leibert recentlyreceived the SouthCarolina Network ofChildren’s AdvocacyCenter’s “Championof Children Award.”The 17-branchgroup recognized theveteran prosecutorfor his efforts tostand up for children who have been victimizedby sex crimes.Gowdy serves as chair ofstatewide prosecution commissionSolicitor Gowdy is working to improve the prosecutionof criminal cases all over the state.The veteran prosecutor is the new chairman ofthe S.C. Commission on ProsecutionCoordination. Gowdy is helping coordinate theadministrative functions of the state’s 16 solicitor’soffices. The commission’s work includesbudgeting, developing continuing legal educationfor prosecutors and legislative representationin the General Assembly.“I am so proud of the folks we have...literally everyone plays a role inmeeting and fulfilling our mission.”Gowdy is one of five solicitors on the commission.The group includes high-ranking legislatorsand statewide law enforcement leaders. Gov.Mark Sanford first appointed Gowdy to thecommission in 2003, and he recently served asvice chairman of the group.“Solicitor Gowdy is a progressive leader,” saidWilliam Bilton, director of the commission. “Heis young in age, but not experience.”Bilton credits Gowdy with recognizing problemswith the state’s DUI law and Jessica’s Law, a legislativechange that created some prosecutorialchallenges on cases where children are the victimsof sex crimes.“Solicitor Gowdy understands the practicalimplications of how changes in the law work,”Bilton said. “That is important in today’sworld.”Derrick Bulsa ( left) and CindyCrick are veteran prosecutors.Solicitor Gowdy’s schedule keeps him busy onmultiple fronts. He serves as secretary/treasurerof the South Carolina Solicitor’s Association,and he is an active participant in the LibertyFellowship, a statewide leadership program.The East Spartanburg Branch of the NationalAssociation for the Advancement of ColoredPeople named Gowdy Humanitarian of the Yearin 2006.“He is making Spartanburg a better place tolive,” said Elder Victor Shippy, president of theEast Spartanburg Branch. “He treats everyonefairly.”Solicitor Gowdy believes his staff is the key to hissuccess.“I wish everyone could stop by and visit theSolicitor’s Office,” he said. “I am so proud of thefolks we have. From our receptionists to ourdeputy solicitors, literally everyone plays a role inmeeting and fulfilling our mission.”Principal Deputy Solicitor Barry Barnette coordinatesthe court calendar in the two-countyservice area with assistance from SupervisoryAssistant Solicitor Derrick Bulsa, and AssistantSolicitor Michael Morin.The veteran attorney staff includes Bob Coler,Cindy Crick, Dan Cude, Zach Ellis, Robin File,Tiffany Freeman, Sarah Drawdy, Abel Gray,Jennifer Jordan, Kim Leskanic, Tony Leibert,Susan Reese, Rob Rhoden, Alex Stalvey andJessica Thill.Promising newcomers Lauren Barnwell, SarahBeth Gadus, Ryan McCarty, Brooks Segars andJohn Strickland are quickly learning the job.

A Legacy for Deputy Kevin CarperDeputy Kevin Carper was killed in theprocess of doing what dozens of his colleagueshad done before him: arrestingTerry Brooks. Brooks was armed, onprobation, and driving with a suspendedlicense when he shot and killed DeputyCarper during a traffic stop.Deputy Carper was a fatherof three, a devoted husband, andbeloved fellow officer...Brooks had been in trouble with the lawfor more than 20 years. He was convictedof federal drug charges, only to havethem reversed on appeal. He was foundnot guilty by juries on charges of murder,armed robbery, grand larceny and resistingarrest. He was convicted of multipledriving and alcohol-related offenses,including twice for failure to stop for ablue light, as well as domestic violence.He was on bond for pending burglarycharges. He was stopped on February 26,2007, and given tickets for not having adriver’s license. One day later, DeputyCarper died trying to stop him again.Deputy Carper was a father of three, adevoted husband, and beloved fellow officer.He was killed before his 40th birthday,weeks before celebrating his weddinganniversary and months before hisyoungest daughter would be baptized.The grief his family and friends feel isindescribable. Yet, the outpouring ofcommunity support after his death wastremendous. Fellow citizens lined theroadway as Deputy Carper’s funeral processionpassed beneath overhangingAmerican flags. Motorists stopped theirvehicles and placed their hands over theirhearts. It was a sad and beautiful sight.Deputy Carper’s death causes us to pauseagain to honor the women and men inlaw enforcement who serve and protect.But after the silence is over, there is workto be done. We must examine how acriminal justice system can allow someonelike Terry Brooks to be out of jail orprison. The best way to honor the sacrificeof Deputy Carper, and others whohave lost their lives to repeat offenders, isto have a candid conversation about ourcriminal justice system.• Build more prison and jail capacity.The amount of jail and prison space isinadequate. This problem shouldn’t influencejudges’ sentences, plea bargainingdecisions, and bond considerations.• Find alternative ways to punish nonviolentoffenders. Prison and jail shouldbe reserved for those who pose significantthreats to public safety. Those who can behoused in less restrictive environmentswithout compromising public safetyshould be.• Re-evaluate “Punishment”. There is alack of creative thinking with respect tothe way our culture “punishes” crime.Current options are seemingly limited totrading one society outside the prisonwalls for another society inside the walls,or probation.• Reform the Jury Selection Process.Raise the requirements for jury service incriminal cases. Currently, jurors onlyneed an I.D. card and no felony convictions.Law enforcement and prosecutors alsoneed equal footing with defendants. Thelaw currently gives the state 5 jury strikeswhile the other side gets 10.• Truth in Sentencing and ReformProbation. Have sentences that arereadily understandable by the public.Require defendants to serve at least85% of the sentences received.• Provide an adequate number ofjudges, prosecutors, and publicdefenders. South Carolina judges havethe highest caseloads in the country.Prosecutors manage caseloads of over 500warrants at a time. The number of judgesand the availability of criminal courttime are inadequate to handle theexploding caseloads effectively.• Rethink our definition of “success”.Success is seemingly based on the efficiencywith which cases are resolved moreso than the effectiveness. The emphasisshould be on resolving criminal cases ina way that ensures public safety.Space and time don’t allow for the comprehensiveanalysis of our criminal justicesystem in a letter. We admit the changeswe advocate require resources. Weremain convinced, however, the fundamentalobligation of government is thesecurity of the citizenry, and changeis long overdue.by Sheriff Chuck Wright &Solicitor Trey Gowdy

5Front Row: Lauren Barnwell, Brooks Segars, Carrie Robinson.Second Row: Kisha Haywood, Scott Howell, Tiffany Freeman,Traci Thornton.Prosecutionteam battlesviolenceagainst womenAssistant Solicitor Cindy Crick would love nothingmore than to work her way out of a job, butshe knows it is not going to happen any timesoon. Crick heads our Violence Against WomenProsecution Team, and her caseload his filled withhundreds of relationship-based crimes that rangein seriousness from verbal threats to homicide.The veteran assistant solicitor is one of four prosecutorson the team. The group’s recent successesinclude several noteworthy murder convictionsand guilty verdicts on cases where victims skippedcourt appearances or lied on the witness stand.“We are making solid progress in our efforts tohold offenders more accountable for their patheticactions, but we still have a long way to go,”Crick said.Spartanburg County recorded more than twodozen domestic homicides over the five-year periodending Dec. 31, 2006. The local sheriff’soffice responds to more than 1,400 domestic violencecalls year after year. The numbers increasewhen the statistics from the Spartanburg PublicSafety Department and 10 smaller municipalpolice departments are factored in. SpartanburgCounty is not alone with its problems.The South Carolina Attorney General’s Officereports more than 36,000 incidents of domesticviolence across the state each year, and the FBIcited South Carolina for having one of the highestviolent crime rates in the nation. The state alsoranks sixth in the nation for the number of homicidescommitted by intimate partners, accordingto the Violence Policy Center, a national nonprofitthat studies crime trends.A federal grant allowed us to hire two prosecutorsand a criminal investigator to focus on the problem.A staff reorganization enabled the team togrow. The team prosecutes repeat offenders andaggravated cases in General Sessions Court. Thegroup also prosecutes first-offense cases inMagistrate Court.The specialized prosecutors have reduced theannual General Sessions case dismissal rate from48 to 36 percent over the life of the Spartanburgbasedgrant program. The group has improvedthe office’s ability to track and aggressively prosecuterepeat offenders. The team also prosecutedmore than 500 first and second offenseMagistrate Court cases in 2006. About 60 percentof the cases resulted in a guilty verdict at trial or aguilty plea.The VAWA Team started staffingCherokee County Magistrate Court in the fall of2006. The expansion of service is sure to holdoffenders more accountable.“Our presence will guarantee the crime is takenseriously,” Assistant Solicitor Brooks Segars said.“If we hold batterers accountable in lower courts,they are subjected to stiffer penalties if they reoffend.”The growth of the VAWA Team coincides withthe development of other important initiatives tocombat domestic violence.In recent years, the Cherokee and SpartanburgMagistrate Court calendars have been centralizedto have domestic violence cases heard in the samecourtroom. The move ensures that the cases arehandled in a uniform manner by trained personnel.Several local police departments have designatedofficers to specialize in the domestic violencecaseload. The Safe Homes – Rape CrisisCoalition continues to do a super job supportingdomestic violence victims. The Spartanburgbasedshelter assisted more than 4,000 local familieswho were impacted by domestic violence in2006.Crick said her goals for 2007 include more communityoutreach. She hopes to partner with serviceproviders to do domestic violence awarenessprograms at local schools.“Education is the key,” Crick said. “We need tofind a way to stop domestic violence before itoccurs.”

Over the course of the year, scores of people work together tokeep the criminal justice system moving forward, and wewant to introduce some of the important members on theteam.6Sgt. Todd Parker of the Cherokee CountySheriff’s Office routinely records more DUIarrests than anyone in his department. Herecorded 38 DUI arrests in 2006. He hasbeen recognized as a leader in the localfight against DUI for the past five years bythe South Carolina Alcohol & Drug SafetyAction Program and the Cherokee CountyCommission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.Cherokee County Clerk of Court BrandyMcBee is responsible for the paperworkthat keeps General Sessions Court movingforward. McBee and her staff go aboveand beyond the call of duty to help usdo our jobs.Sgt. Mike Segina of the Gaffney PoliceDepartment serves as his agency’s crimescene specialist and evidence collection officer.The veteran officer probes crime scenesfor evidence. He is responsible for theanalysis and safekeeping of the evidenceuntil the case comes to court.Al Phillips was recently promoted to assistantchief of the Blacksburg PoliceDepartment. The veteran officer is knownfor his efforts to combat the illegal drugtrade. He was a valuable member of theCherokee County Metro Narcotics Teamprior to taking the leadership position inhis department.Cpl. Dorthea Long of the SpartanburgCounty Detention Facility is an importantpart of the courthouse security team thatkeeps us safe. Long has caught several peopletrying to smuggle weapons or illegaldrugs into the building.Jonathan Montjoy of the Duncan PoliceDepartment recorded more than 50 arrestsfor illegal drugs during the 2006 calendaryear. As a result of the arrests, Montjoyseized more than $183,000 in forfeitableassets. He also arrested a fugitive wanted bythe federal government and a second fugitivewho was wanted for assault on a policeofficer with a weapon.Jeff Harmon is the agent-in-charge ofProbation, Parole and Pardon Service’sSpartanburg Office. Harmon, and a teamof about two dozen agents supervise severalthousand local offenders serving probationarysentences. Probation agents make surethe offender complies with the terms set bythe presiding judge.Lt. Joey Guyton of the Cherokee CountySheriff’s Office has a reputation for buildingstrong criminal cases. His reports arewell-written, and he is quick to respondto our needs as we work to prepare hiscases for court.

5Barnette receives 2006 Ernest F. HollingsAward For Excellence in state prosecutionBeing a prosecutor is more than a job for PrincipalDeputy Solicitor Barry Barnette. It is a way of life.The veteran prosecutor was recognized for hisdedication and hard work in September when hereceived the 2006 Ernest F. Hollings Award forExcellence in state prosecution. US AttorneyReginald Lloyd presented the award at a statewidemeeting of prosecutors.Fellow prosecutors, victim advocates and lawenforcement officials served on the selection committee.“Barry is one of the first employees in the officeand the last to leave at the end of the day,”Solicitor Gowdy said. “He is a mentor for youngerattorneys and a valuable legal resource for policeofficers with pressing legal questions.”Barnette’s 16-year legal career in Spartanburg andCherokee counties includes five years of service asan assistant solicitor, a county magistrate and hiscurrent duty. He has prosecuted hundreds of casesand recorded more than 100 trial wins on crimesranging from driving offenses to death penaltycases. His record over the past five years includes 3capital case convictions, 13 guilty verdicts on challengingfelony driving under the influence casesand nearly two dozen prison sentences of morethan 30 years.Barnette has led numerous classes, seminars andpresentations around the state and the southeast.His educational portfolio includes the SouthCarolina Magistrate Court Orientation School,the South Carolina Solicitor’s Conference classes,and a multi-state training program inLawrenceburg, Tenn. Barnette is a contributingauthor to the South Carolina Highway Patrol’sprotocol for the handling of traffic cases. He hasbeen recognized by Mothers Against DrunkDriving and the National Association ofProsecution Coordinators.Supporters on Barnette’s bid for the HollingsAward included Sheriff Chuck Wright,Spartanburg Public Safety Director Tony Fisherand former 10th Circuit Solicitor Druanne White.“When I was contacted about this matter, I wasshocked that Barry had not already received thisaward,” White wrote in a letter of recommendation.“In my opinion, he should have received ityears ago. I can think of no one who is moredeserving.”A native of Point Pleasant, W. Va, Barnetteearned his law degree from West VirginiaUniversity and a Bachelor of Arts degree fromMarshall University.Barnette is the second local prosecutor in threeyears to receive statewide recognition. AssistantSolicitor Erika McJimpsey received the 2004Ernest F. Hollings Award for her work on thejuvenile caseload in Family Court.“Awards like this are not won by individuals, theyare won because many people go about their jobsin an excellent and understated way,” Gowdysaid. “I’m fortunate to have a great team, and I’mhonored to see people from all walks of life recognizetheir success.”Barry Barnette leads a DUI training session for Highway Patrol Troopersin Cherokee County.

Spartanburg Public Safety Sgt. TyroneJohnson and Assistant Solicitor Sarah Drawdytalk on the set of the Spartanburg-basedtelevision show. Drawdy appeared on theshow to discuss the progress of our drugbaby taskforce.Solicitor Gowdy discussed the need for a stronger DUI law during apress conference at the statehouse in Columbia.Working Together: We partnerwith many groups acrossSpartanburg and Cherokeecounties to make the area abetter place to live and work.community focusDeputy Solicitor DonnieWillingham received anaward of excellence fromthe Spartanburg OptimistClubs during a breakfastmeeting in May 2006.Solicitor's Investigator Rusty Clevenger took five of our summerinterns to view an autopsy at Spartanburg Regional MedicalCenter.Rev. Larry Lawson of Kirby Memorial BaptistChurch performed at our Cherokee County LawEnforcement Appreciation Dinner in August.A video montage complimented Lawson'sperformance.

At our Cherokee County Law EnforcementDinner, we recognized SLED Agent Dewitt"Spike" McCraw for his commitment to hiscommunity.Solicitor Gowdy spoke during theannual police memorial ceremonyin Spartanburg. The annual eventis held in May.Assistant Solicitor CindyCrick participated in theMuscular DystrophyAssociation's annual lock-upfundraiser.Art students from District 6submitted some eye-catching workto help decorate at our Spartanburg CountyLaw Enforcement Appreciation Dinner.Detention Center Sgt. Dupree Simsreceived a service award at ourSpartanburg County LawEnforcement Appreciation Dinnerin October.We partnered with a First Baptist Church Youth Group in June 2006 to host avacation bible school at the Bethlehem Center in Spartanburg.Victim Advocates Michelle Willingham (left) andDolores Mendez distributed goodies at the annualPartners for the Prevention of Child Abuse springcelebration at Barnet Park.

a tale of twoTamika HustonChristopher Hamptoncrossed two trees to markHuston's shallow gravenear Highway 290.Tamika Huston and Dana Satterfield neverknew each other, but their lives had a lot incommon.The Spartanburg County women were focalpoints of the local criminal justice system duringthe 2006 calendar year.The women died in homicides that garneredlocal, regional and national news headlines. Thecases were marked with long periods of timebetween the dates of the murders, the arrestsand the ensuing court dates. Both women weresurvived by large, loving families who patientlywaited for law enforcement and prosecutors toprovide closure.The Huston family’s two-year wait for justiceended in April when they gathered to watch 25-year-old Christopher Hampton plead guilty tothe murder and receive a life prison sentencewithout parole.Hampton admitted to killing the 24-year-oldwoman in a dispute over money and burying thebody in a shallow grave near Highway 290.Hampton later exhumed the body and decapitatedthe remains.Satterfield’s family obtained justice inNovember. A Spartanburg County jury deliberatedfor 25 minutes before convicting 28-yearoldJonothan Vick of murder, kidnapping andcriminal sexual conduct.Jurors concluded that Vick sexually assaultedand killed the 27-year-old mother of two in thebathroom of her Roebuck beauty salon in 1995.Vick was a high school student at the time ofthe homicide.“Justice prevailed, but it took a long time to doso,” Solicitor Trey Gowdy said. “These caseswere monumental challenges for everyoneinvolved. Law enforcement’s hard work anddedication paid off. They followed countlessleads to develop their work.”Huston was last seen by family and friends on orabout May 27, 2004. The disappearance set offa 15-month search during which time the youngwoman became a symbol for the lack of nationalmedia attention given to missing persons casesthat involve minorities.At the urging of Huston’s family, the case endedup earning coverage from “America’s MostWanted,” multiple network newscasts, and TheUSA Today newspaper.The investigation’s big break occurred Feb. 1,2005 when the Spartanburg Public SafetyDepartment announced that blood evidencefound in an apartment unit at the FremontSchool Apartments in Spartanburg matchedTamika’s DNA. Hampton, the former tenant,was arrested Aug. 12, 2005 after he wasreleased from federal prison on unrelatedfederal probation violations.“It is hard for an investigation to retain its energywhen it takes so long to pull the case together,”Public Safety Director Tony Fisher said. “Wehad some investigators who wouldn’t let it go.They dedicated their lives to it.” Fisher addedthat Huston’s family and friends played animportant role. “It really personalizes a casewhen you have a family and friends who workwith you and help describe a picture of life andvibrancy,” Fisher added.After his arrest, Hampton confessed and showedinvestigators where to find the remains in a ruralwooded area off Highway 290.The Satterfield investigation received new life inthe fall of 2005 when a childhood friend of Vickapproached Dana’s parents and relayed someinformation that the family gave to Solicitor’sInvestigator Rick Gregory. Gregory, who wassergeant over the Sheriff’s Office Violent CrimeInvestigative Division when the crime occurred,relayed the information and helped plan thesequence that culminated with Vick’s arrest onOct. 24, 2005. Deputies matched Vick’s DNAwith semen found on Satterfield’s body by aprobability of 900,000,000 to one.“This was a career case for me, and I desperatelywanted to solve it,” Gregory said. “Dana was a

o tragediesgood person who was killed by a predator.”The homicide hit home with many in local lawenforcement. Sheriff Chuck Wright was one ofthe deputies who guarded the crime scene in theearly days of the investigation.Investigators spent countless hours searchingSatterfield’s trailer for clues. They had detailedconversations with friends and acquaintances ofSatterfield, and they visited the victim’s gravewith hopes the killer would return to commemoratethe anniversary. Three nationally-knowncriminal profilers studied the case at variouspoints in the investigation.Reward posters adorned the walls of local businessesand the Sheriff’s Office. The case alsodrew the attention of “Unsolved Mysteries,” andthe “Montel Williams,” television shows.“Everyone in the community felt like they wereviolated because someone raped and murdered amother of two, who was working hard doing theright thing,” Wright said.Investigators compiled and pursued more than500 leads while they built a case file that grew toinclude nearly 9,000 pages of information.During the trial’s opening arguments, SolicitorGowdy credited the tipster – David MichaelPace - with saying Vick told him hours beforethe killing that he was attracted to the 27-yearoldhairdresser, and he was going to get his haircut that evening. Pace later testified about whathe was told. Testimony from a door-to-doorsales woman, Diane Harris, helped define thetime of the homicide and the murderer’s flightfrom the crime scene.Other witnesses testified about seeing Vick’sFord Bronco parked behind a neighboringbusiness.Solicitor Gowdy also brought a full-scale modelof the bathroom where Satterfield was foundinto the courtroom. The replica enabled jurorsto enhance their perspective on the deadlysequence of events.“I hope the recent court decisions enable thefamilies of Tamika and Dana to rest easier andmove forward with their lives,” Solicitor Gowdysaid. “Both families displayed class and courageduring their long waits for justice.”The cases of Huston and Satterfield were two ofmore than two dozen murder cases resolved during2006. The victims include Kenneth Bristol,Javar Butler, Brandon Daniel, David O. Foster,Quinton Foster, Harold L. Greer Sr., JoeHarrison, Willie Hillard, Tavaris Howze,Keishana Knuckles, Tamerio V. Littlejohn,Shamon Martin, Dewayne Moore, PamelaOwnby, Ray Von Cannon, Nitesh Patel, GeorgeA. Scott, Jerry Smith, Robert Tennant, GloriaVictoria Thomas and Nicholas Thomas.Sheriff Wright said he hopes the Satterfield caseserves as inspiration for his investigators and thefamilies who are enduring long waits for justice.The sheriff has a framed photo of Vick beingled out of the courtroom in handcuffs that heprominently displays in his office.“I look at the picture and smile,” Wright said.“I think one down, many more to go. We willnever quit trying in our fight for justice.”Jonothan Vickreceived a lifeprison sentence inNovember after hewas found guilty ofmurder, criminalsexual conduct andkidnapping.ChristopherHampton received alife prison sentencein April after hepleaded guilty tomurder.Dana Satterfield

Tamika Huston and her aunt,Rebkah Howard, pose for awedding photo.Hampton killed Tamika Hustonat the Fremont SchoolApartments on Magnolia Street.Police found Huston's two-doorHonda abandoned days aftershe was reported missing.The shining star of our family, Tamika, haddisappeared. Always the independent free spirit,it took us more than two weeks to realizethat she wasn’t simply on another spontaneousroad trip to visit friends or family as she oftenliked to do. Once it became painfully clearthat no one in our very large and extendedfamily had recently been in touch withTamika, panic set in and we made that firstdreadful call to local police. Still holding outhope that it was just a terrible misunderstandingand that Tamika would soon resurface withher bright smile and an amazing story to tell,the early weeks of the investigation became aharsh lesson in reality for us. Tamika’s beloveddog, Macy, being found alone and in conditionsher loyal owner would never have tolerated.Missing posters. An abandoned vehicle.The purple glow of chemicals emanating fromthe windows of Tamika’s small home onHarvard Drive as investigators searched forclues. It was all too surreal for our lives which,to date, had been largely unaffected by violentcrime or such enormous tragedy.However, our family did not let our grief andour fear paralyze us from taking action. Weimmediately used our individual skill sets toassist with the investigation to the best of ourabilities. My technologically savvy siblings setup websites in order to spread and collectinformation on the case. The most financiallymindedamong us spearheaded the efforts toraise reward money from family and friends. Ipersonally relied upon my expertise in publicrelations in order to garner local, regional andnational media attention for Tamika’s case.Tamika’s mother would muster up the courageto speak to reporters and plead for her onlydaughter’s safe return. Finally, my backgroundas a non-practicing attorney gave me a workingknowledge – albeit limited – on criminal lawand the justice system. We simply becameadvocates for Tamika when she no longer hadthe ability to fight for herself.These days, Tamika’s story is often rememberedmost for the national debate which was12Our lives forever changed during the summer of 2004.raised about the disparity with which mediacovers missing person cases involving minorities.It will forever be an important part of herlegacy. Yet, when asked what I think was thesingle most important element to the eventualdiscovery and conviction of Tamika’s killer,Christopher Hampton, I give the most creditto the outstanding and tireless work of theinvestigators, led by Lieutenant Steve Lamb ofthe Spartanburg Public Safety Department.Often times, frustration and slow progress withcriminal investigations can lead to a breakdownin communication and the developmentof a contentious relationship with police.Knowing this, our family tried to develop astrong working relationship with theDepartment. A lesson we learned early and onethat we intend to teach other families of themissing, through the work of The TamikaHuston Foundation for the Missing, is that itis important to become an ally of the investigatorscharged with solving your case. Likewise,when the investigation was clearly movingtowards the criminal prosecution stage, ourrelationship with 7th Circuit Solicitor TreyGowdy was equally as positive. The Solicitorand his staff kept us informed about all aspectsof the case, asked for our input with regard toimportant decisions, and most importantly,respected our opinions as family members ofthe victim.The pain of losing Tamika in such a senselessand brutal way will never subside. However,our family is all too familiar with the sheernumber of missing persons cases in this countrywhich will never be solved and the thousandsof families who will never receive justicefor their loved ones. In a sad way, we considerourselves among the fortunate ones, and wecertainly owe that, in part, to the men andwomen who were equally as committed tofighting for Tamika as we were.Rebkah M. Howard,Aunt of Tamika A. Huston,February 14, 2007

13Dana Satterfield was a mother, daughter, sister, a wife...and a friend to many people when her life wastaken. My family and many people at theSpartanburg County Sheriff’s Office never gaveup hope on trying to find her killer. After 10long years, a young man named Jonothan Vickwas captured and convicted of killing her. Hadit not been for the men and women whoworked long hours on this case, we would nothave a conviction today. The investigatorschased countless leads that were developedthrough various sources.Detective Rick Gregory and his wife, PamGregory, were inspirational throughout. Pam, avictim advocate, visited our home day andnight to offer words of encouragement. Rickhas also been a saint. He always made himselfavailable to answer our questions and relay anynew promising leads.The Gregorys were part of an amazing team ofinvestigators that worked our case. As timepassed, we witnessed the dedication and tirelesswork ethic of the Gregorys, Allan Wood, TomSmith, Richie Strawn, Sheriff Chuck Wrightand others.Our support network grew to include theSolicitor’s Office as the case progressed towardcourt. Solicitor Trey Gowdy met with us onmany occasions to discuss his preparationand the potential legal challenges ahead. Mr.Gowdy is supported by a team of wonderfulpeople. My family and I would like to thankBarry Barnette, Cindy Crick, Kelly Crook,Murray Glenn, Missy House, Cookie Peelerand Todd Wilson for their hard work andsupport. We couldn’t have made it withoutthem. My friends in law enforcement havehad a tremendous impact on me and myfamily. They are role models and greatsources of information if I ever needsomeone to talk with.The successful prosecution of Jonothan Vicknot only takes a load off our shoulders, it willhopefully allow everyone in the communityto rest easier knowing that he can not takeanother life.Now, with our life finally at peace, we can puteverything behind us and try to move on. Wepray every day that no one will ever have to gothrough the tragedy that we had to deal with,and we hope others like Jonothan Vick will beconvicted for what they have done. We knowthere are many families that are still searchingfor closure on unsolved homicides, and ourhearts are with you. We know exactly how itfeels to miss a loved one and live with theuncertainty of having the killer walking thestreets. Keep your faith. Our Sheriff’s Officeand the Solicitor’s Office are working to helpyou find closure.By: Ashley Satterfield

notable casesfrom the 7th Judicial CircuitLance Lyles and Joshua Jeter,both Spartanburg teenagers,received life prison sentencesin March after a jury decidedthey shot a man to deathduring a botched robbery ata Spartanburg apartmentcomplex. Lyles and Jeter wereconvicted of murder,attempted first-degree burglary,attempted armed robberyand illegally possessing a gun.Assistant Solicitor DerrickBulsa prosecuted the case.Kandia Crate, of Moore,received a 25-year prison sentencein April after he pleadedguilty to trafficking cocaine,trafficking crack cocaine,unlawful conduct toward achild and failure to stop for ablue light. Crate attempted toevade sheriff’s deputies on amoped, moments after he soldlarge amounts of crack cocaineand cocaine to a policeinformant. Crate had his 1-year-old son with him duringthe drug deal. AssistantSolicitor Sarah Drawdy prosecutedthe case.Arthur Shane Beck, of KingsMountain. N.C., received alife prison sentence inFebruary after a jury decidedthat he stabbed a CherokeeCounty convenience storeclerk to death in the parkinglot of the business. Beck wasfound guilty of murder. Thevictim’s wife, Nancy VonCannon, received a 20-yearprison sentence months laterafter admitting that sherecruited Beck to kill herhusband. Assistant SolicitorMichael Morin prosecutedthe case.Tyrone B. Perry, ofSpartanburg, received a 50-year prison sentence inFebruary after he pleadedguilty to murder. He admittedto stabbing his girlfriendmultiple times. Perry’s criminalrecord included two priorconvictions for criminaldomestic violence. AssistantSolicitor Jennifer Wells prosecutedthe case.Billy Ray Maynor, ofCowpens, received a 25-yearprison sentence in Februaryafter a jury decided that hewas guilty of traffickingmethamphetamine at hisHumphries Road home.Assistant Solicitor JessicaThill prosecuted the case.Courtney D. Lyles, ofWellford, received a 25-yearprison sentence in April aftera jury decided that he committedhis sixth drug offensein 11 years. Lyles was foundguilty of trafficking cocaine.Assistant Solicitor SarahDrawdy prosecuted the case.Gina Colin, of Wellford,received an 18-year prisonsentence in January after sheadmitted to violently shakingher infant. The boy is nowblind and suffers from braindamage. Colin pleaded guiltyto felony child abuse.Assistant Solicitors JenniferWells and Kim Leskanicprosecuted the case.Alan Rose, of Chesnee,received a 25-year prison sentencein February after a jurydecided that he sexuallymolested a friend’s child overa 5-year period. Rose wasfound guilty of first-degreecriminal sexual conduct andlewd act on a minor.Assistant Solicitor TonyLeibert prosecuted the case.Robert C. Clayton, ofCampobello, received a lifeprison sentence in Marchafter a jury decided that hekilled a former business partner.He was found guilty ofmurder. Principal DeputySolicitor Barry Barnette prosecutedthe case.

James Grindle Jr., ofGastonia N.C., received a30-year prison sentence inDecember after a CherokeeCounty jury decided that hesexually assaulted a 4-yearoldboy. Grindle was foundguilty of first-degree criminalsexual conduct with a minor.Assistant Solicitors KimLeskanic and Tony Leibertprosecuted the case.Phillip A. Rhinehart, ofSpartanburg, received a 30-year prison sentence in Mayfor sexually assaulting awoman after he threatenedher with a gun and knife.Rhinehart pleaded guilty tofirst-degree criminal sexualconduct. Assistant SolicitorCindy Crick prosecuted thecase.Keith Drayton, ofSpartanburg, received a lifeprison sentence in Septemberafter a jury decided he heldhis ex-girlfriend against herwill and beat her with a baseballbat. Drayton was foundguilty of kidnapping andcriminal domestic violence ofa high and aggravated nature.Deputy Solicitor DonnieWillingham prosecuted thecase.Sam Stokes, of Spartanburg,received a life prison sentencein August after a jury decidedthat he shot a man to deathduring a home invasion.Stokes was found guilty ofmurder, first-degree burglaryand assault and battery withintent to kill. AssistantSolicitor Bob Coler prosecutedthe case.Harold Greer, of Wellford,received a 30-year prison sentencein May after he admittedto killing his father. Hepleaded guilty to murder.Deputy Solicitor DonnieWillingham and AssistantSolicitor Melissa Millicanprosecuted the case.Paul Mash, of Wellford,received a 75-year prison sentencein July after he admittedto performing sex acts onboys between the ages of 3and 13. Mash pleaded guiltyto five counts of committinga lewd act on a minor. Hewas a registered sex offenderwhen the crimes occurred.Assistant Solicitor SusanReese prosecuted the case.Brian Messer, of Gaffney,received a 12-year prison sentencein April after he admittedto causing an alcoholrelatedwreck that claimedthe life of a passenger. Messerpleaded guilty to felony drivingunder the influence witha death and second-offensedriving under suspension.Principal Deputy SolicitorBarry Barnette prosecutedthe case.Charles Connor, ofMooresboro, N.C., received alife prison sentence inDecember after he admittedto shooting a Blacksburgconvenience store clerk todeath during a hold-up.Connor pleaded guilty tomurder, armed robbery,impersonating a police officerand illegal possession of aweapon. Solicitor Gowdy,Deputy Solicitor DonnieWillingham and AssistantSolicitor Michael Morinprosecuted the case.Winfred D. Benson, ofGaffney, received a life prisonsentence in March for stranglinga Gaffney woman todeath and leaving her bodyin a bathtub. Benson pleadedguilty to murder. AssistantSolicitor Kim Leskanic andPrincipal Deputy SolicitorBarry Barnette prosecutedthe case.Correy T. Bogan, ofSpartanburg, received a 15-year prison sentence in Julyafter he admitted to crashinghis car into a van whileunder the influence of drugsand seriously injuring twochildren. Bogan pleadedguilty to two counts offelony driving under theinfluence with great bodilyinjury. His sentence included5 years of probation.Principal Deputy SolicitorBarry Barnette prosecutedthe case.Wilbur Summers, ofCampobello, received a 25-year prison sentence inNovember after a jury decidedhe smuggled 2,200pounds of marijuana intoSpartanburg County. Hewas found guilty of traffickingmarijuana. AssistantSolicitors Sarah Drawdy andDerrick Bulsa prosecuted thecase.Odell J. Carpenter, ofSpartanburg, received a 20-year prison sentence inDecember after he was foundguilty of possessing .62grams of heroin during thebreak-in of a local deliverytruck. Carpenter was foundguilty of possession of heroinwith intent to distribute,resisting arrest and petty larcenyat the conclusion of ajury trial. Assistant SolicitorRyan McCarty prosecutedthe case.

a sobering situationThere is no better illustration of thedangers of drinking and driving than the criminalcase of Jose Louis Romero-Gomez.The Spartanburg County man received a 25-yearprison sentence in October for causing an alcoholrelatedfatality that claimed the life of a localfather.Sheriff’s deputies spotted Romero-Gomez’s erraticdriving in the Holly Springs community inDecember 2005 and tried to initiate a traffic stop.Romero-Gomez ignored the blue light and leddeputies on a pursuit that concluded minutes laterat the intersection of Highway 357 and HollySprings Road when he ran a stop sign andslammed into the side of a Honda coupe driven byMartin Trejo, 31, of Greer.Romero-Gomez’ late model pick-up overturnedin the deadly collision. Trejo’s car came to restagainst a nearby building. Trejo, who was on hisway to work, died instantly in the 7:30 a.m.wreck.“It was a scary case,” Principal Deputy SolicitorBarry Barnette said. “He was driving all over theroad at an excessively high speed. The case servesas a good example of how random drunk drivingcan be. It can impact anyone at any time.”Lab tests showed that Gomez-Romero was drivingwith a blood alcohol levelof .15. He also had traces ofmarijuana, cocaine and painkillers in his system.Our work as criminal prosecutorsand studies by theSouth Carolina Departmentof Public Safety indicate thatRomero-Gomez alcohol is a contributing factorin nearly half of the fatalwrecks that occur locally and around the state.An aggressive law enforcement response to thesobering statistic has led to a steady flow of newfirst offense DUI cases entering the system. TheAssistant Solicitor Zach Ellis preparesinformation for the case.number of DUI cases in the local MagistrateCourt jumped from 574 cases in 2004 to 821 inthe 2006 calendar year. The arrest totals don’tinclude the dozens of DUI cases heard in variouslocal municipal courts every year.The number of arrests involving repeat offendershas also increased.The Solicitor’s Office tackles the problem with afederally-funded grant that includes a prosecutorand a paralegal. The Assistant Solicitor, Zach Ellis,maintains a caseload in Magistrate and GeneralSessions Court with support from ParalegalDanielle Legrand. Ellis shares the felony DUIcaseload with Principal Deputy Solicitor BarryBarnette. The duo is recording some impressiveresults.The Gomez-Romero case is one of five felonyDUI cases resolved in 2006 with prison sentencesof 10 years or more.The number of Magistrate Court guilty verdictsjumped from 445 in 2004 to 607 in the 2006calendar year.“Zach is working extremely hard,” Barnette said.“The challenges of the ever-changing DUI lawkeep him busy. He is spending a lot of time incourt.”The aggressive enforcement and prosecution willhopefully lead to safer roadways.The number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities inSpartanburg County dropped from 24 in 2005 to22 in 2006. The number of felony DUI cases toenter our Spartanburg office dropped from 9 in2005 to 8 in 2006. The 2006 numbers includetwo cases that were upgraded after law enforcementsubmitted their initial case files.“It is pure and simple,” Barnette said. “The numbersare starting to show that officers are stoppingdrunks before they have a chance to hurt someone.“It is too early to draw any conclusions, butwe definitely feel we are headed in the rightdirection.”Romero-Gomez’s truck.

17The 7th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office hasreceived statewide recognition for its efforts tocombat drunk driving.At a statewide meeting of 300 law enforcementleaders earlier this year, the South CarolinaDepartment of Public Safety and MothersAgainst Drunk Driving recognized SolicitorTrey Gowdy and his staff for its aggressive prosecutionof drunk driving and its efforts to raisecommunity awareness. Gowdy’s office wasnamed 2006 judicial circuit of the year.Principal Deputy Solicitor Barry Barnette wasnamed 2006 DUI prosecutor of the year.Barnette was honored for his dedication to thecriminal justice system, his public educationaloutreach and his willingness to help peoplewho have been affected by DUI.Barnette accepted both of the awards sinceSolicitor Gowdy was involved in a Spartanburgmurder trial.“I’m blessed to have the best DUI prosecutorsin the state,” Solicitor Gowdy said. “Barry literallywrote the book on how to build strongDUI cases, and he partners with Zach Ellis towork one of the most challenging caseloads.Local Prosecutors ReceiveStatewide Recognition For DUI WorkBarnette and SC Department ofPublic Safety Director JamesSchweitzer.“Our current DUI law is an impossible legallabyrinth,” Gowdy added.The awards nominations included letters ofsupport from law enforcement and the localMADD chapter. A panel of judges representingseveral different disciplines in law enforcementand highway safety picked the winners.“I do not know of another Solicitor who takestime from his extremely busy schedule to driveto Columbia and introduce new legislation thatwill hopefully be accepted and hopefully makeour DUI statutes stronger, which in turn makeour highways safer,” wrote SpartanburgMADD Community Action Site Leader AnneSellers in her letter of recommendation.“Solicitor Gowdy is striving to make SouthCarolina a better and safer place to live.”The 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office was one ofseveral local criminal justice agencies recognizedduring the annual awards ceremony. TheSpartanburg County Sheriff’s Office received a‘DUI Hero’ Award and DUI law enforcementagency of the year for logging 756 DUI arrestsduring 2006. Deputy Jason Kramer receivedhis second consecutive DUI Officer of the YearAward. Kramer recorded 230 DUI arrests in2006. Lance Cpl. Stephen Poole and Capt.Marc Wright of the Highway Patrol were alsohonored during the ceremony. Poole works inCherokee County, and Wright is the supervisorin charge of the area.Willingham receives Outstanding Service Provider awardVictim AdvocateM i c h e l l eW i l l i n g h a m’sefforts to helpCherokee Countycrime victims havereceived statewiderecognition.The veteran advocatereceived the South Carolina VictimAssistance Network’s Outstanding ServiceProvider Award at a statewide meeting of herpeers earlier this year. The award citedWillingham for her efforts to go above andbeyond the call of duty.“Michelle is an advocate and a friend of manyin Cherokee County,” Solicitor Gowdy said.“She is charged with the responsibility of keepingvictims informed of important developmentsin their case, but she does so much more.“Michelle often finds valuable information thathelps with the prosecution, and she builds relationshipsthat often outlive court cases,”Solicitor Gowdy added.Willingham is the first full-time victim advocateto work in the Cherokee County Solicitor’sOffice. She started in 2001.Willingham is the second member of the localprosecutor’s office to be recognized by SCVAN,a statewide collaboration of service providers.Solicitor Gowdy received the group’s CriminalJustice Award in 2003.A good illustration of Willingham’s workoccurred in a case where a child was molestedby a family friend. Willingham kept in touchwith the family in the months following theissuance of a 60-year prison sentence. She realizedthe victim’s family was living on limitedmeans and she decided to act on it. Willinghamhelped organize a bake sale that raised enoughmoney to help the CSC victim and aSpartanburg County family enjoy a betterChristmas. Willingham personalized the gifts toinclude a Christmas ornament with the inscription,“We Love You – The Solicitor’s Office.”Willingham is part of a six-person advocacyteam that helps victims in Spartanburg andCherokee counties. The group includes KellyCrook, Dolores Mendez, Carrie Robinson,Angela Meadows and Murray Glenn. The teaminteracts with more than 7,000 victims per yearon issues that include victim’s rights, trial preparation,court accompaniment, restitution mattersand counseling referrals.“I’m blessed to have a great victim advocacyteam,” Gowdy said. “Michelle was our awardwinner this year, but it could have easily beenanother member of the group.”

Deede18BurgessSheilaDavisMore than $1.5 millioncollected in worthlesscheck programSolicitor Trey Gowdy’s crackdown onworthless checks has generated morethan $1.5 million for area merchants andlocal government.In its first 30 months of operation, theprogram collected nearly $945,000 inrestitution and service fees forSpartanburg County victims and morethan $431,000 for the county’s GeneralOperating Fund.The Cherokee County program collectedmore than $180,000 in restitution andservice fees for victims and more than$130,000 for the county’s GeneralOperating Fund.The Solicitor’s Office does not keep anyof the money in either county.“This is a successful partnershipbetween local government and the businesscommunity,” Solicitor Gowdy said.“I’m confident the numbers will continueto improve as more people learnabout this hassle-free approach torecouping their losses.“This program has multiple benefits forSpartanburg and Cherokee counties,”Gowdy added. “It creates a vibrant newrevenue source for local government, andit allows for the reallocation of resourcesthat were once spent on the apprehensionof bad check writers.”Spartanburg County merchants who participatein the free program complete aone-page information form and submitit to our office in the courthouse.Cherokee County merchants submittheir form to the Worthless CheckOffice in the lobby of the LawEnforcement Center on EastFrederick Street. The check or originalbank copy must be submitted with theworksheet.The Solicitor’s Office tracks down theoffender in an effort to collect paymentfor the bad check. Victims receive thefull amount of the check and a $30 servicefee levied by banks. The offender alsopays $41 in court costs and an additionalfee ranging from $50 to $150 dependingon the value of the check. If the offenderfails to pay, the case is referred to courtfor prosecution.Our customer base includes banks, cardealerships, doctor’s offices, grocerystores, individuals, restaurants, schoolsand a wide range of retailers.On a busy week, we mail 200-300 lettersto bad check writers. Most people complywith the request for payment.Satisfied customers of the programinclude Allan LaRobardier of Ofelia’sHamlet. The Spartanburg County programhelped him recover over $1,700from a person who passed a worthlesscheck at his business.“To a small business like ours, thismoney represented a huge blow to ourfinances, and the return of the moneylikewise gave us a huge boost,”LaRobardier said. “The program coordinator,Sheila Davis, is marvelous. Shekept us informed all the way through theeffort, and she was effective. She got ourAmy WyattMarlanaDovermoney back.”Before the inception of the program inSpartanburg or Cherokee counties, amajority of the bad check cases wereheard in Magistrate Court where therecipient was responsible for all aspectsof the prosecution.Davis said merchants can improve theirchances of recovering lost money bymaking sure they collect the driver’slicense number of the check writer andtheir physical mailing address instead ofpost office boxes.“The extra step will help us help you,”Davis said.The Spartanburg Countyand Cherokee County formsare availiable athttp://www.spartanburgcounty.org/govt/depts/sol/index.htm...bring the completedform to our office.

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........................................................kcrook@spartanburgcounty.orgCude, Dan ............................................................dcude@spartanburgcounty.orgDavis, Sheila ........................................................sdavis@spartanburgcounty.orgDavis, Terry ..........................................................tdavis@spartanburgcounty.orgDrawdy, Sarah ................................................sdrawdy@spartanburgcounty.orgEllis, Zach ..............................................................zellis@spartanburgcounty.orgFile, Robin ................................................................rfile@spartanburgcounty.orgFreeman, Tiffany ............................................tfreeman@spartanburgcounty.orgGadus, Sarah Beth............................................sgadus@spartanburgcounty.orgGarrett, Kim ......................................................kgarrett@spartanburgcounty.orgGarrett, Lisa ......................................................lgarrett@spartanburgcounty.orgGlenn, Murray....................................................mglenn@spartanburgcounty.orgGowdy, Trey ........................................................tgowdy@spartanburgcounty.orgGray, Abel..............................................................agray@spartanburgcounty.orgGregory, Rick ..................................................rgregory@spartanburgcounty.orgHall, Nancy ............................................................nhall@spartanburgcounty.orgHaywood, Kisha............................................khaywood@spartanburgcounty.orgHelmly, Kelly ......................................................khelmly@spartanburgcounty.orgHouse, Missy ....................................................mhouse@spartanburgcounty.orgHowell, Scott ......................................................showell@spartanburgcounty.orgHowell, Wendy 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