An 18-year-old identified as Juan Milford Jr., known as JJ, was found dead along Highway 52 near the Williamsburg County line in Saint Stephen, South Carolina, on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office determined his death was a homicide.

Juan was described as a Black male who grew up in the Berkeley County School System and worked at local businesses including Zaxby’s, Hardee’s, and Walmart. He enjoyed basketball, music, and supported the Denver Broncos. He was a member of Lighthouse Holiness Church and is survived by his parents, siblings, and grandparents.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation after the discovery. Has anyone in the area who knew Juan or saw anything on February 9 come forward with information?