MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A Marlboro County man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 72-year-old mother, leaving her in critical condition.
The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Raymond Shaun Prichard was taken into custody on Saturday following a violent incident in the Bennettsville area. He faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
According to investigators, Prichard’s mother suffered multiple stab and cut wounds. She was not discovered until the following day, when Emergency Medical Services responded and transported her to a medical facility. Her condition was reported as life-threatening.
Prichard is currently being held at the Marlboro County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing. The investigation remains ongoing.
