DENMARK, SC – South Carolina authorities are investigating a tragic incident where a woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, who subsequently set her car on fire with her inside. The boyfriend, 28-year-old Jarrett Haskell Davis, faces multiple charges that include murder and arson. The victim, 25-year-old Megan Bodiford, had conveyed fears for her life in a text message shortly before her disappearance.

Bodiford, the mother of three young daughters, sent a chilling text to a friend, hinting at the danger she felt she was in. “If you don’t hear from me in 30 minutes, he killed me,” the message read, referencing Davis’s possession of a gun. Five days after Bodiford was last seen, a charred vehicle with her remains was discovered two miles from her home by local sheriff’s deputies.

The investigation, involving the Bamberg County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, led to the arrest of Davis. In the process of searching the shared home of Davis and Bodiford, authorities confiscated an iPhone, security cameras, and a baby monitor as evidence.

The bereaved family has voiced frustrations with law enforcement, blaming previous inactions relating to a domestic violence warrant against Davis. Bodiford’s cousin, in a statement to the media, expressed that earlier intervention might have prevented the escalation to murder.

Remembered for her vibrant spirit and loving nature as a mother, the community mourns Bodiford’s death. A fundraising page has been established to support her three daughters. As for Davis, he is currently detained at the Bamberg County Jail without the option of bond and is awaiting further legal proceedings.

This ongoing case spotlights the dire consequences of domestic violence and the critical importance of timely interventions in cases involving threats to life and safety. Authorities continue their diligence in piecing together the events leading to this tragic incident as family members and friends remember a life cut short.