Crime & Safety

No Deal for Man Accused of Murdering Wife

Randal William Benton of Summerville will stand trial this week for 2010 murder of wife.

The Post and Courier reports Randal William Benton, 48, of Summerville will stand trial this week after a judge rejected a plea deal Friday. 

According to the story, Benton is charged with first degree murder in the 2010 death of Treva Dawn Wedge-Palmer Benton in the parking lot of Perkins Family Restaurant on Trolley Road. He entered an Alford plea, which does not admit guilt. 

Read the story here

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