There are unconfirmed reports that MyAngel Walker has been found dead - Clinton Police have scheduled a news conference for 2 PM today.
Reportedly, Walker, 18, was an employee of NHC Healthcare in Clinton, and she was missing for more than 24 hours, worrying her family. Authorities also were searching for her white Jeep Cherokee.
News conference announcement was made by Michael Addison, the Clinton Chief of Police.
More details coming when released by authorities.
Update, the Clinton Police Department issued a statement indicating a murder arrest and an accessory arrest. Bond hearings will be Saturday morning. No cause of death or motive is available at this time. Statement:
"The Clinton Police Department has charged Malachi Pressley, 19, address undetermined, with the Murder of MyAngel Walker, 18. On December 12, 2024, family members of MyAngel Walker reported her missing to the Laurens Police Department. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Walker was last seen in Clinton. A joint investigation was immediately launched by the Clinton Police Department and the Laurens Police Department.
As the investigation advanced, it extended into Newberry County and Greenwood County, with additional assistance from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, Newberry County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Lee Foster attended the news conference in Clinton), Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). What started as a missing person case has now, tragically, turned into a homicide investigation. Officers, investigators, and agents worked diligently together to solve this case and bring justice for MyAngel Walker.
Pressley has been arrested and charged today December 13, 2024, with the murder of MyAngel Walker. Pressley was charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commisison of a Violent Crime. Additionally, Taylor Kinard, 19, (no address listed) has been arrested and charged as an Accessory After the Fact in connection with this case. Both suspects are currently being held at the Johnson Detention Center. A bond hearing is scheduked for Saturday, December 14, 20024, at 9 a.m.
This remains an active investigation. and authorities are conitnuing to gather evidfence and conduct interviews. If you have any information related to this case please contact the Clinton Police Department at 864-833-7512 or Crime Stoppers at 68-CRIME. The Clinton Police Deparrment, along with the supporting agencies, extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of MyAngel Walker during this difficult time."
Clinton Police Chief Michael Addison and Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland said they could not at this time state or speculate on a motive for the alleged crime, or discuss how Pressley and Walker knew each other. They confirmed that Walker was employed at NHC Healthcare in Clinton, and the search for her started when it was reported that she had not come to work.
