An Anderson county deputy arrives at the scene where a body was discovered down an embankment Tuesday evening alongside Cox Lake Road. Anderson county deputies have been working around the clock to locate Phillip Hughey, 35, of Williamston, after he was reported missing Saturday. The Anderson County Coroner’s office, Sheriff’s Deputies, and Whitefield firefighters responded to the scene Tuesday evening. The death has been ruled a homicide.
Missing man found dead – ruled homicide
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Coroner are investigating the death of a man that was reported missing on Saturday.
According to Deputy Coroner Ty Blackwell, the body of Phillip Marshal Hughey, 35 of Williamston, was found around 7 p.m. Tuesday. The body was found off the side of Lake Campbell Road, Belton and down an embankment with multiple traumatic injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim appears to have been at the location for several days. The death has been ruled a Homicide and the investigation is ongoing by the Anderson County Office of the Coroner and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. An autopsy has been scheduled to assist in the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and/or Crime Stoppers.
Update – On Wednesday afternoon, Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies charged Jared Tierce, 22, and Jacob Barber, 22, with murder in connection with Hughey’s death.
According to reports, Tierce put a ratchet strap around Hughey’s neck while Barber stabbed him multiple times. The suspects then worked together to dispose of the body. Barber also reportedly provided a detailed account of the homicide. A stolen car was found in Barber’s possession and he was also charged with receiving stolen goods. The incident remains under investigation.
