CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — Two people were arrested and charged in the shooting death of a man outside of his Chesterfield County home, deputies said.
[RELATED: Venomous snakes hamper Chesterfield County homicide investigation]
Thomas Overstreet, 23, and Michela Viteritto, 18, got into an argument with Freddie Herman, 33, last Wednesday and then shot him twice with a shotgun, according to investigators.
Both suspects are charged with murder.
(Thomas Overstreet, Michela Viteritto)
Deputies arrived to Herman’s home on Sam Jones Road and found a sign on the door that warned of venomous snakes inside.
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue sent Channel 9 a list of all the animals they rescued that included 45 turtles. Some were box turtles, painted turtles, yellow belly sliders, spotted turtles and others.
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They also found a copperhead, rattlesnake, water snake, boa constrictor, rat snakes and king snakes.
Many of the animals appeared malnourished and sickly.
Outside, there were four starving pit bulls, wild hogs and chickens.
Most of the animals are with rescue groups or under the care of a veterinarian.
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