Horry County man who pleaded guilty in murder of missing N.C. man seeks new trial

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – One of the family members who pleaded guilty in connection with a missing North Carolina man’s murder wants a new trial.

Payton Watts, along with his mother, Samantha Watts, pleaded guilty in July to murder in Corey Soles’ 2023 death.

A judge handed Payton a 35-year sentence.

Public records show that Payton filed for post-conviction relief last week, seeking a new trial…

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