🌱 Marine Recruit Dies + Beaufort Man To Serve 14 Years In Prison

Hey, everybody. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 72 Low: 58.
• Tuesday: Cloudy. High: 73 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. On Tuesday, Apr. 18, a marine recruit tragically passed away while completing a physical fitness test at boot camp in South Carolina. The recruit was confirmed to be 21-year-old Noah Evans who ended up passing away at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island located in Beaufort County. The specific cause of his death has not been released and is still being investigated. (Marine Corps Times)
2. The family of Nancy Ann Jackson Becker, the woman who died of an alligator attack, is now filing a lawsuit against the retirement community she lived in. The 88-year-old woman died on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, outside of her home in Sun City Hilton Head. It was reported the alligator was guarding her body before it fled, but the family is claiming the retirement community didn't take the appropriate measures to save Nancy's life from an attack of this nature. (MEAWW)
3. A 23-year-old Beaufort County man will serve 14 years in federal prison for the possession of child pornography. There was at least five years' worth of evidence showing that Leonardo Rubio sought, received, produced, and distributed various images as well as videos using different cell phones, social media applications, and online storage. A search warrant was issued for Rubio's home located at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort after the Naval Criminal Investigative Services received a tip from an online cloud storage company showing at least 10 images that had been uploaded. (Live 5 News)

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Today in Hilton Head:

• Real Estate Dominate At Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (1:00 PM)
• Live Music At Fishcamp On Broad Creek (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a place to store your kayak or paddle board this summer? There are only a few spots left at the Rowing and Sailing Center to store your equipment for less than $1 per day. If you're interested in learning more, visit here. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government)
• On Sunday, May 7, Pedal Hilton Head Island will be celebrating Lowcountry culture's award-winning cycling and resilience as they raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. All peddlers will have the opportunity to not only participate in a day of cycling, but also enjoy learning about Hilton Head's exceptional history and visiting one of the island's hidden gems – Lowcountry Celebration Park. (Hilton Head Island)
• The shooting on Paradise Lane's investigation led to the arrest of 21-year-old Raul Francisco Doporto of Beaufort County. The suspect was arrested on Thursday, Apr. 20 and charged with attempted murder as well as possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Additional charges may come forth as officials continue their search investigation. (Beaufort County Sheriff's Office)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! I'll see you around.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.