South Carolina man accused of strangling his own mother and dumping her body in river

• Man Accused of Killing Mother.
• Committed the Worst Crime Against His Own Mother.
• Detained Without Bail.

A tragic event has shocked the community of South Carolina after it was revealed that a son committed the worst act against his own mother.

Authorities arrested Terry Self Jr., 37, several months after his mother, Regina Arroyo, 56, was found dead in the North Fork Edisto River.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office reported that Arroyo was reported missing in Barnwell County on November 30, 2023.

Sheriff Jay Koon explained that days after her disappearance, a canoeist found the body of a woman in the river.

South Carolina Man Arrested

After identifying the body as Regina Arroyo, the death was classified as a homicide, according to the ‘True Crime News’ portal.

After seven months of investigation, on Tuesday, July 2, the sheriff’s office announced the possible suspect in the crime.

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According to the cited source, they reported that Terry Self Jr., Arroyo’s son, had been identified as his mother’s killer.

Investigators believe that Self and his mother argued at the suspect’s house before leaving together.

Authorities say he «used a noose to strangle» his mother before «throwing her body into the river and leaving.»

Terry is detained in Richland County on unrelated charges, including probation violation and possession of a controlled substance.

On Monday, July 1, Lexington County officials charged Self with murder and denied him bail.

In a statement, Sheriff Jay Koon expressed, «We hope to provide her family members and loved ones with some sense of closure.»

Barnwell County began the search for Arroyo after the missing person’s report, noted ‘WLTX 19.’

For seven months, investigators worked to clarify the circumstances of Arroyo’s death.

The case has caused shock in the local community, which continues to follow the trial closely.

Regina Arroyo’s family has requested privacy as they deal with this tragedy.

Impact on Authorities

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office will continue to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.

Authorities have thanked the community for their support and cooperation during the investigation.

Regina Arroyo’s case has highlighted the importance of collaboration between different agencies to solve complex crimes.

The South Carolina community hopes for justice for Regina Arroyo and closure for her family, according to ‘WLTX 19‘ and ‘True Crime News.’ HERE is a photo of Terry.

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