Charlie Cason III, 18, known as Lil Bubba, was found dead in his Ridgeway, South Carolina home on March 24, 2021, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division opened an investigation.

On May 31, 2021, authorities announced arrests in the case. A 17-year-old male from Winnsboro was taken into custody on charges including murder, burglary, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime; his name was not released because of his age. Also arrested was 20-year-old Talib Akil Willingham, charged with accessory after the fact of murder. Investigators said the probe remained active and asked the public for any additional information to help the case.

If anyone who knew Charlie, his routine, or who was in Ridgeway or Winnsboro around late March 2021 has information, please come forward to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.