Crime & Safety
State Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty for Charleston Man
Court affirms conviction in 2006 murder case

The State Supreme Court on Monday upheld the conviction and death sentence of Charleston resident William Dickerson in the kidnapping, murder and sexual assault of Gerard Roper in 2006.
The case concluded with a guilty verdict and death sentence in May 2009. Dickerson appealed the decision based on several factors including juror qulaification.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News has a detailed account of the case and appeal here.
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