In South Carolina, A Woman's Ambush Ends in Tragic Fire
On January 22, Dana Kinlaw's life was cut short when she was ambushed by three suspects, who then set her body on fire inside a car. The incident occurred in rural Effingham County, where Kinlaw had stopped with two accomplices to allegedly buy a puppy.
According to authorities, the trio of suspects lured Kinlaw into a meeting under false pretenses, with 19-year-old Iryanna Jarissa Fleming and 31-year-old Daquinn Taheen Thomas being named as the primary suspects. They were joined by Nikko Christopher Carraway, who was later arrested.
The ambush allegedly took place near Atlantic Road in Springbranch Road, where Kinlaw had driven with Fleming. Witnesses claim that the suspects shot Kinlaw before setting her body on fire inside the car. The vehicle was discovered still engulfed in flames by deputies, who found a human body inside.
Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken has identified the remains as those of Dana Kinlaw. Her body is currently undergoing an autopsy at the Medical University of South Carolina.
The motive behind the murder appears to be linked to another killing 35 miles away in Darlington County, involving Kinlaw's son. Authorities believe that a retaliation murder occurred.
Both Thomas and Carraway have been charged with murder, first-degree arson, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Their accomplice, Iryanna Jarissa Fleming, has also been arrested on similar charges.
The two men had previously faced multiple criminal cases in Florence County, including attempted murder charges and armed robbery cases. Thomas was sentenced to prison just last year for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Kinlaw's tragic death serves as a reminder of the brutal consequences that can arise from false pretenses and a desire for revenge.
On January 22, Dana Kinlaw's life was cut short when she was ambushed by three suspects, who then set her body on fire inside a car. The incident occurred in rural Effingham County, where Kinlaw had stopped with two accomplices to allegedly buy a puppy.
According to authorities, the trio of suspects lured Kinlaw into a meeting under false pretenses, with 19-year-old Iryanna Jarissa Fleming and 31-year-old Daquinn Taheen Thomas being named as the primary suspects. They were joined by Nikko Christopher Carraway, who was later arrested.
The ambush allegedly took place near Atlantic Road in Springbranch Road, where Kinlaw had driven with Fleming. Witnesses claim that the suspects shot Kinlaw before setting her body on fire inside the car. The vehicle was discovered still engulfed in flames by deputies, who found a human body inside.
Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken has identified the remains as those of Dana Kinlaw. Her body is currently undergoing an autopsy at the Medical University of South Carolina.
The motive behind the murder appears to be linked to another killing 35 miles away in Darlington County, involving Kinlaw's son. Authorities believe that a retaliation murder occurred.
Both Thomas and Carraway have been charged with murder, first-degree arson, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Their accomplice, Iryanna Jarissa Fleming, has also been arrested on similar charges.
The two men had previously faced multiple criminal cases in Florence County, including attempted murder charges and armed robbery cases. Thomas was sentenced to prison just last year for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Kinlaw's tragic death serves as a reminder of the brutal consequences that can arise from false pretenses and a desire for revenge.
So sad what happened to Dana Kinlaw. It's like, three people planned this ambush and now she's gone 
. The motive is linked to her son getting killed 35 miles away... it's like they wanted revenge 
. I'm so sick of these senseless killings 
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. I think it's really interesting how the police are trying to figure out if there was any connection between this crime and Kinlaw's son getting killed 35 miles away... it's like, what even led them down this path? 
i mean, how r they gonna keep it up? is it just a bunch of props or what?
. these ppl r being charged with murder & arson & all that... but idk if they should be locked up for life or what kinda punishment would even make sense in this case 
. And the fact that they set her body on fire inside a car... that's just so inhumane 
. You can't even imagine how traumatic that must have been for the witnesses who found her like that 
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Anyway, yeah, this whole thing is just so sad and disturbing 
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, can't believe Kinlaw's son was killed by one of these guys, family tragedy just keeps piling up 
, hope the Medical University of South Carolina gets the answers they need from Kinlaw's autopsy 
... it's just crazy how these people can be so cruel and think they can get away with murder 
my heart goes out to them 
the fact that they were lured into a meeting by ppl who wanted revenge over another murder is just awful 
i feel like we're living in some kind of crazy movie where anything can happen. the fact that there was already another killing connected to Kinlaw's son makes me think this wasn't just a random act... it's all so senseless 
I cant even imagine how scary it must've been 4 her 2 b ambushed n then set on fire in a car 
my prayers go out 2 her fam during this really hard time 
