In the fall of 2022 the rural area near Timmonsville, South Carolina, became the scene of a violent crime when 23-year-old Trey Lee Montrose of Florence was found dead on October 8 on or near Victor White Road. An autopsy determined he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and thermal injuries. Investigators concluded the murder occurred in Darlington County and that Montrose’s body had been moved to the discovery site.

Detectives say Montrose had been held against his will and confined in a dog kennel before his death. Four people were later arrested in connection with the case: Charles William Book, charged with murder, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime; and Brittany Nichole Caraway, Paisley Ann Davis, and Krystyn Domynyck Kelly-Hines, each charged with murder and kidnapping. Some suspects were denied bond while at least one was released on personal recognizance as the case proceeded.

Montrose’s family described him as someone who loved to make people laugh, enjoyed music, fishing, and time with friends. Does anyone who knew Trey or was in the Timmonsville–Darlington area in October 2022 have information that could help investigators?