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Hiker Murder Disguised as Bear Attack
A South Carolina man was arrested for the murder of a Tennessee hiker, attempting to cover up the crime by staging a bear attack.
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FbiTennessee Bureau Of InvestigationMonroe County Sheriff's Office
Nicholas Wayne HamlettSteven LloydBrandon Andrade
- What charges is the suspect currently facing?
- Hamlett is facing extradition to Tennessee on a first-degree murder charge. He is also wanted in Alabama for a parole violation stemming from previous attempted murder charges.
- What is the suspect's history of criminal activity?
- Hamlett has a history of violent crimes, including an incident in Alabama where he attempted to bury a victim alive after luring him into the woods under false pretenses.
- Who was arrested in connection with the death of Steven Lloyd?
- Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was arrested in Columbia, South Carolina, for the murder of Steven Lloyd, a hiker whose death he attempted to disguise as a bear attack.
- Which agencies were involved in the apprehension of the suspect?
- The multi-state manhunt involved the FBI, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and local police. Hamlett was identified through fingerprints after being recognized at a South Carolina hospital.
- How did the suspect attempt to mislead authorities about the cause of death?
- Hamlett, using the stolen identity of Brandon Andrade, made a false 911 call claiming to be injured after a bear attack. Police found Lloyd's body, and Hamlett's deception was quickly uncovered.