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Monday, June 03, 2013  Statistics show almost two-thirds of all gun deaths in South Carolina are suicides.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  It's been two days since Brett Parker was convicted of shooting his wife Tammy Jo and gambling associate Bryan Capnerhurst.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Authorities say an Aiken man has died after several people entered his home and started shooting.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The jury unanimously found Brett Parker guilty in the murder of his wife, Tammy Jo, and business partner, Bryan Capnerhurst.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into a home.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Lawyers are getting ready to give closing arguments in the murder trial of a man charged with killing his wife and partner in an illegal gambling ring.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The man wanted in connection to the shooting death of Tamara Lyles has turned himself in. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says 30 year old Jacobie "Kobi" Grace has been charged with murder.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Defense attorneys are to present their case for a South Carolina man charged with killing his wife and his colleague in a sports gambling ring.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Wednesday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Brett Parker's defense attorney David Fedor went head-to-head as Fedor cross examined the Sheriff.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Brett Parker's double murder trial was off to a late start Tuesday, but once it began, a steady flow of witnesses continued through the afternoon break.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Spartanburg County's coroner is planning an autopsy after a man was killed by a shotgun blast to his chest.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Numerous witnesses testified Monday about Bryan Capnerhurst, one of two people the state believes Brett Parker shot and killed at his Ascot Estates home in April 2012.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Friday, the Chief Medical Examiner for Richland County continued his testimony about the autopsies he performed on Tammy Jo Parker and Bryan Capnerhurst, who were shot to death in April 2012.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The man accused of shooting his wife and family friend broke down after the jury left the courtroom for an afternoon break Thursday.