WJBF · Jul 10, 2026 · D.V. Wise

Rape, Kidnapping suspect arrested 25 years after alleged crime

A 55-year-old man was arrested in Aiken County for alleged rape and kidnapping from 2001.

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Aiken County man booked in 2001 rape, kidnapping case

Authorities say the woman knew Edward Palmore from high school and was taken from Augusta to an apartment in Aiken, where she was assaulted for hours before getting help.

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Aiken County, SC· Jul 8, 2026

Kidnapping / Kidnapping

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