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Investigators recover car possibly connected to double murder
Posted: 09.04.2009 at 12:08 PM
Tonya Brown

Tonya has been reporting stories happening in the Pee Dee for more than 10 years.

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UPDATE 6:00PM - Friday, the Florence County Sheriff's Office located a 2004 green Ford Explorer possibly connected in the murders of a man and woman.

Just after 1:30 Friday morning, police got a call about a vehicle burning in the woods. Investigators found the burned SUV in the woods off of 1st Street in east Florence.

Forensic investigators removed some evidence from the SUV, but won't say what that evidence is.

Tuesday, deputies found the bodies of Billy Hall and his girlfriend, Talya Poston, on Isaiah Road in Florence County. Both had been shot to death.

Friday morning, Billy Hall was laid to rest.

Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee is offering up to $2000.00 for information leading to an arrest.

Captain Mike Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff's Office says, "We can't help but believe someone out there knows more about this incident and we just ask them to come forward and let us know, so that we can solve this case and bring some closure to the families."

Anyone with information is urged to contact either the Florence County Sheriff's Office (843) 665-2121 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at 1-866-369-8477 or (843) 667-TIPS (8477).

Investigators say you do not have to reveal your identity to collect the reward.

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NewsChannel 15 has learned the 2004 Ford Explorer possibly connected to the murders of a man and woman was on fire when investigators discovered it Friday morning.

Fire officials say the SUV was on fire on First Street in East Florence investigators arrived on the scene Friday morning. Crews responded to the area after someone called saying they heard a "popping" noise. Police are processing the SUV hoping it will yield more evidence.

On Tuesday around 11:30 AM, Billy Hall, Jr. and Talya Jeanette Poston of Florence were found dead on Isaiah Street near Flowers Road. Florence County Coroner, Bubba Matthews says it appears they had been shot to death.

Investigators aren't saying who the Explorer is registered to, but say it was primarily used by Poston.

Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee is offering up to $2000.00 for information leading to an arrest.

In a news release Sheriff Kenney Boone said, "Our investigators are working around the clock to solve this terrible crime, and we are asking for help from the community for information."

"Anyone with information is urged to contact either the Florence County Sheriff's Office (843) 665-2121 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at 1-866-369-8477 or (843) 667-TIPS (8477)."

Investigators say you do not have to reveal your identity to collect the reward.

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