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Man Arrested for Staged Bear Attack Murder
Nicholas Hamlett arrested for murder after staging a hiker's death as a bear attack in Tennessee.
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Nicholas Wayne HamlettSteven Douglas LloydBrandon Andrade
- What were the charges against Nicholas Hamlett?
- Hamlett had been using a stolen identity and was wanted in Alabama on a parole violation. He had ties to multiple states and was considered armed and dangerous during the manhunt.
- Where and how was Nicholas Hamlett apprehended?
- Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was apprehended in South Carolina after being recognized at a local hospital. The FBI confirmed his identity via fingerprints, leading to his arrest on first-degree murder charges in Tennessee and a parole violation in Alabama.
- How did authorities discover the body of Steven Douglas Lloyd?
- Steven Douglas Lloyd, 34, was found dead in a staged bear attack in Tennessee. His death was linked to Hamlett, who had allegedly befriended Lloyd, stolen his identity, and murdered him.
- What role did the "Brandon Andrade" identity play in the investigation?
- Authorities received a distress call from someone claiming to be "Brandon Andrade", reporting injuries from a bear attack. Responding officers discovered Lloyd's body, later determining that Andrade's ID had been stolen and used by Hamlett.
- What was known about the background and condition of Steven Douglas Lloyd?
- Lloyd was a foster child who suffered from reactive attachment disorder, a condition that impacted his ability to form healthy relationships. This may have made him vulnerable to Hamlett's manipulation.