Coroner ID's victim found in burning Summerville home
Sep 19, 2024
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Dorchester County Coroner has identified the victim who was found by police in a burning home in Summerville.
According to the coroner, Priscilla Ann Yager, 71 of Summerville, was killed in a burglary in her home on September 17.
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Officials say she was found deceased in her home after a reported house fire at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The coroner pronounced her dead at the scene at 12:30 p.m.
After investigating, authorities located a suspect who was caught driving the victim's vehicle. Roger Lavar Smalls, 35, was identified as the driver.
Summerville Police say Smalls then confessed to murdering the victim.
The investigation is ongoing.