S.C. man arrested in Georgia, charged with murder in 2023 missing persons case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW) – A South Carolina man has been charged with murder and kidnapping in the case of Sophia Van Dam and her 2-year-old son Matteo, who were reported missing in 2023.

The Sumter Police Department placed 26-year-old Jonas Jerry Washington in custody earlier this week in Georgia, with the suspect now being held at the county detention center.

Deputies said the shooting happened in a neighborhood along Scarborough Road around 10 p.m. after a fight began and shots were fired.

According to authorities, Washington has been charged with murder for the killing of Sophia Van Dam and the kidnapping of Matteo…

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