Antwon Javice Carmichael dies in fatal Dorchester County homicide.

Antwon Javice Carmichael dies in fatal Dorchester County homicide.

Fatal Dorchester County homicide death of Antwon Javice Carmichael.

Law enforcement identified the remains discovered several days prior as belonging to a young adult male. The Orangeburg County resident was located deceased along a rural roadway in the Dorchester County region.

A county official announced the discovery occurred in the early morning hours of August 3 on a specified route within a local community. Medical personnel confirmed the individual was deceased at the site where the body was found.

An official postmortem examination was performed at a regional healthcare facility. The examination helped determine the identity and provided initial insights into the situation.

Prior to the official confirmation, the remains were not definitively recognized. Authorities released an official statement naming the deceased as an 18-year-old male from Orangeburg after identification procedures were concluded.

Investigators are examining the incident as a criminal death. Multiple law enforcement agencies are working together to determine the facts and reasons behind the death.

The investigating bodies extended gratitude to the public for their input. Information from citizens played a role in the identification efforts tied to an official drawing.