The death of a South Carolina sheriff unexpectedly triggered a far-reaching investigation after colleagues clearing out his office reportedly discovered sealed evidence bags containing cash inside a locked desk drawer. Some of the bags were empty, while others had been cut open or contained only part of the money they were supposed to hold. The discovery prompted state investigators to examine years of drug-related cash seizures, ultimately uncovering nearly $49,000 in missing funds and raising serious questions about how evidence was handled under the late sheriff's administration.
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