ROCK HILL, SC – In a case that has shocked the quiet community of Rock Hill, a man accused of the brutal murder of his older sister made his initial court appearance, delivering a perplexing message to those present.

Anthony Lopez, 39, stands accused of killing his sister, Lisa Rosenzweig, 53, in her Rock Hill residence on November 9, 2024. Officers discovered Rosenzweig dead following a welfare check request under circumstances that were immediately deemed suspicious.

Nearly a month passed before authorities identified Lopez as a suspect, leading to his arrest by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police on December 6. Lopez was then transported back to South Carolina to face charges.

In court, Lopez, unflanked by legal representation, chose to represent himself. As cameras captured the moment, he looked directly into the lens and delivered an enigmatic statement, urging adherence to “God’s law and man’s law.”

Official reports indicate that Rosenzweig sustained fatal head injuries.

Investigators accessed the home with the assistance of a local contractor who had entry privileges, allowing them to confirm the grim discovery.

Neighbors of Rosenzweig expressed their disbelief and sorrow, struggling to comprehend the nature of the violence inflicted upon her. Neighbor Betty Taylor hoped for a different resolution. “I would like to find out that it was an accident,” she confided, grappling with the reality that Rosenzweig might have been mistreated.

With bond denied, Lopez remains in custody at the York County Detention Center, confronting the potential of a death penalty if convicted. As the case unfolds, the community watches closely, still reeling from the tragedy that has shattered their sense of peace.