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12 charged in Irmo gambling ring
Posted: 03.15.2013 at 8:38 AM
Updated: 03.15.2013 at 2:45 PM
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Charges filed against 9 in gambling ring tied to double murder in Irmo  / MGN
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COLUMBIA (WACH / AP) –The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested twelve men as part of their investigation into a sports betting operation that was discovered as part of a double homicide last summer.

Richland County Captain Chris Cowan says that more charges of misdemeanor gambling are expected over the next few days.

The suspects are accused of placing bets with a sports betting ring operated by 42-year-old Brett Parker of Irmo.

The betting operation came to light after Parker's wife and a man were shot to death in the Parkers' home last year. Parker, who also faces federal charges of operating an illegal gambling business, is to stand trial on murder charges in May.

Parker told deputies he killed Bryan Capnerhurst after Capnerhurst had killed Tammy Parker.

(The AP contributed to this report)

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