SC woman charged with murder in death of pregnant teen

BARNWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – A Barnwell County woman has been charged with murder in the death of pregnant 17-year-old Maylashia Hogg .

Jacqueline Reid, 62, was charged with two counts of murder on Monday, July 1 and booked into the Barnwell County Detention Center.

Maylashia Hogg, who was last seen on February 8 and reported missing on February 14, was found dead on February 18.

Hogg was nine months pregnant and expected to give birth to a baby girl.

According to the arrest warrant, forensic evidence of the crime was uncovered at the defendant’s home during a search.

An autopsy conducted determined the manner of Hogg’s death was homicide as a result of “multiple sharp force wounds and multiple stabs and incisions.”

Barnwell Police Chief Michael Butts released a statement Monday evening regarding the update on the case. He stated the following:

“I want to thank everyone who worked tirelessly to help this investigation,” he said. “Please keep Maylashia’s loved ones in your thoughts. We must continue to care for each other, honor Maylashia and Londyn’s memories, and come together to heal.”

Barnwell County Police Department requested the assistance of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate the case, which will be prosecuted by the 2nd Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

This is a developing story. Count on WJBF NewsChannel 6 for more information as it becomes available.

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