Two arrested in Utica fire death

This announcement this afternoon from the Oconee Sheriff’s Office:  “On November 26, 2019, there was a structure fire in Seneca on 6 Lonsdale St. During the investigation Seneca Fire fighters discovered the remains of a male individual later identified as Seth Jacob Gaunt 27 of Seneca SC. On November 27th an autopsy confirmed Mr.Gaunt died of smoke and soot inhalation and thermal injuries. The Oconee County Sheriff”s Office along with Seneca fire department and SLED has conducted an ongoing investigation into the structure fire which resulted in Mr. Gaunts death. Numerous tips and leads have been called in and followed up on. As a result of the ongoing investigation, arrests have been made and charges filed.

Charged:

Karissa Jane Davis – 27
No fixed address
1 charge of Manslaughter/voluntary manslaughter
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Charged:

Daniel T Falu AKA Solomon Ezra & Solomon Kenzo – 41
819 laing Court
Seneca, SC 29678
1 charge of Manslaughter/voluntary manslaughter
1 charge obstructing/Obstructing justice”