Teenager charged with murder in Pickens County

An 18-year old Greenville man turned himself over to Pickens County authorities and has been charged with the murder of a 16-year old boy whose body was found on the shoulder of a rural Pickens County road. The Pickens Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Jalen G’Vonte Hines in the investigation of the murder of Robert Tyler Butler. According to a statement, “The shooting occurred approximately 11 hours prior to the discovery of the victim’s body which detectives have confirmed was transported and dumped on the shoulder of Saluda Dam Road not long after the shooting.” Detectives believe the shooting occurred during a transaction of money for drugs in Easley. They are continuing to investigate additional leads and information regarding a potential second suspect who may have played a role before and after the 16-year old boy’s death.