By Stan Welch
The murder of four family members at a home in Pendleton is currently under investigation, after Anderson County deputies responded to the scene Monday at 12;35 in the afternoon.
Four victims were found during a sweep of the home located at 2217 Refuge Road. Violet Taylor, 82, and Barbara Scott, 80, were the mothers, respectively, of Barbara Scott, 60, and Mike Scott, 58. The four victims all lived in the residence together. According to reports, Amy Vilardi, Cathy Scott’s daughter, discovered the scene when she came to the house and found the back door open.
According to the incident report filed by Deputy L.M. Watts, who was one of several officers who responded, a sweep of the home was conducted; and then the officers withdrew in order to establish and preserve the crime scene. Forensics personnel responded, and continue to process the crime scene for evidence.
Mike Scott, who worked for the South Carolina Department of Transportation , and Cathy Scott had been married for nine years; and according to neighbors, were caring for both their mothers in the home.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has no one in custody at this time. Public information officer Lt. Sheila Cole said that the forensics process will be a lengthy one due to the number of victims, and the potential amount of evidence.
