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The Unsolved Homicide of Charles Ellis “Tubby” Raines in Oconee County

Charles E. “Tubby” Raines, aged 45, was reportedly found deceased at his home at 299 Worth Street on August 29, 2002. According to Crime Stoppers of Oconee County, SC, his residence was “located just off of Hwy 123 in Seneca, SC. Mr. Raines was in a wheelchair when he was shot to death. Investigators believe that he knew his assailant(s) and that robbery may have been a motive.”

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff’s office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or to leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME  (1-888-712-7463) or click “submit a tip”.