SC KRYSTAL ANDERSON: Missing from Wagener, SC - 20 August 2022 - Age 30 *ARREST*

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The family of a Midlands woman is pleading for answers after she went missing from her Aiken County home weeks ago. Krystal Anderson, a Columbia native, disappeared on August. 20.

The search has been an emotional one, her sister Shadira Smothers said, as the investigation stretches beyond its second week.

Have you seen her? Family of missing Columbia mother pleading for answers

Krystal Anderson disappeared on Aug. 20, leading to an emotional rollercoaster for family as the search stretches past week two.

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For some reason, I'm unable to copy and paste the article that I've linked below, but it has a lot more details in it that seem very concerning! I saw a tweet about this case and have to say, I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it, given the alleged circumstances.

https://snbc13.com/crystal-anderson-missing-since-august-20-in-wagener-sc-3000-reward-is-offered/

Media link: Krystal Anderson has been MISSING from #SouthCarolina since August of 2022 under suspicious circumstances! WHERE IS KRYSTAL?

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Krystal Anderson’s family angry after 2nd suspect makes bond

We are learning new information in the investigation of Aiken County missing mom, Krystal Anderson.

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Krystal Anderson’s family angry after second suspect makes bond​

We told you on Thursday night, Newberry County investigators had a warrant out for Darius Berry, for accessory after the fact to felony arson.

They were waiting on him to turn himself in, and we learned Friday that he did.

He was granted a $20,000 surety bond at a hearing Friday, which he made. The only conditions he has to follow are to show up at every required court appearance, according to officials.

 

[Mel70]

Krystal Anderson’s family angry after 2nd suspect makes bond

We are learning new information in the investigation of Aiken County missing mom, Krystal Anderson.

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Krystal Anderson’s family angry after second suspect makes bond​

We told you on Thursday night, Newberry County investigators had a warrant out for Darius Berry, for accessory after the fact to felony arson.

They were waiting on him to turn himself in, and we learned Friday that he did.

He was granted a $20,000 surety bond at a hearing Friday, which he made. The only conditions he has to follow are to show up at every required court appearance, according to officials.

Just WTF?. $20,000. REALLY?!!! Show up at court. Wow. That's a huge condition to stick with. WTHIS WRONG WITH THAT JUDGE?!!! No house arrest even?!!! Unbelievable!!!!

 

[GrandmaBear]

Just WTF?. $20,000. REALLY?!!! Show up at court. Wow. That's a huge condition to stick with. WTHIS WRONG WITH THAT JUDGE?!!! No house arrest even?!!! Unbelievable!!!!

Trying to refresh memory on this one. He's an accessory after the fact isn't he? He was probably likely to get bond of some amount but it does seem low (unless you're in WI). Also does the son KNOW where her body is?? And he most certainly could have given him some real conditions of bond I'm sure and he did not. And he's due to have his first child and cannot afford an ankle monitor. I feel sorry for that child. A criminal for a dad and one with apparently no money to raise the child. Are we supposed to be sympatheitic? Apparently it was said to garner sympathy from the judge. He isn't he one pregnant. And the missing woman has four children now without a mother.

Well, it is SC, the same state that let the Murdaughs abuse their power in the state for a century. SC leadership has enough egg on their face from that one alone.

 

[Mel70]

Yes. He is "Accessory". You're correct. It's covering up a murder. That's no big deal to the judge?.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Yes. He is "Accessory". You're correct. It's covering up a murder. That's no big deal to the judge?.

I guess not. I mean he has his first child on the way. He hasn't even delivered yet but probably needs prenatal care. SARCASM.

In all seriousness though, the judge may be limited by the stupid laws on what he could do for holding him or setting bond. I don't know enough about the parameters of SC law or that of most states for that matter. Bond sure varies by state. Ours is known for mostly all signature bonds with never a cash bond in the norrthern part of the state. It's disgusting. Also known to be an overall low bond state. Some huge well known cases are the only ones generally that differ on that.

I honestly don't know what's going on here but just skimming it all this morning to refresh a bit, they never seemed to take her disappearnce too seriously in the beginning. Seems like searches were maybe nonexistent and they are just talking of them now?? Then it sounds like local news continuing to question actually resulted in an arrest of the first one or it wouldn't have even ever happened? Now the second one released WHO they let turn himself in and it sounds like waited for it instead of going to get him.

It does sound like this "accessory" the son may be cooperating and trying to help. But her body hasn't been found. Is he saying he doesn't know where she is?

 

[Mel70]

I guess not. I mean he has his first child on the way. He hasn't even delivered yet but probably needs prenatal care. SARCASM.

In all seriousness though, the judge may be limited by the stupid laws on what he could do for holding him or setting bond. I don't know enough about the parameters of SC law or that of most states for that matter. Bond sure varies by state. Ours is known for mostly all signature bonds with never a cash bond in the norrthern part of the state. It's disgusting. Also known to be an overall low bond state. Some huge well known cases are the only ones generally that differ on that.

I honestly don't know what's going on here but just skimming it all this morning to refresh a bit, they never seemed to take her disappearnce too seriously in the beginning. Seems like searches were maybe nonexistent and they are just talking of them now?? Then it sounds like local news continuing to question actually resulted in an arrest of the first one or it wouldn't have even ever happened? Now the second one released WHO they let turn himself in and it sounds like waited for it instead of going to get him.

It does sound like this "accessory" the son may be cooperating and trying to help. But her body hasn't been found. Is he saying he doesn't know where she is?

Oh yeah. Well accommodate him by all means. I can see how her family is extremely angry.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Oh yeah. Well accommodate him by all means. I can see how her family is extremely angry.

Me too. They should be angry. All should.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Krystal Anderson’s family still searching for answers 2 years later

It’s now been two years since an Aiken County mom Krystal Anderson went missing outside her home. On Tuesday, Anderson’s family held a vigil to remember her in Columbia.

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Krystal Anderson’s family still searching for answers 2 years later​

It’s now been two years since an Aiken County mom Krystal Anderson went missing outside her home.

Her boyfriend, Tony Berry, is charged with her murder.

They found his burned car in a wooded area, but her remains were never found.

On Tuesday, Anderson’s family held a vigil to remember her in Columbia.

Investigators say they are still working on every lead in this case, and they aren’t giving up until they find Anderson’s body.

Shadira Smothers says August 20, 2022, will always be etched in her memory.

“That day is the day that changed my whole life. So, I can never forget that exact date,” she said.

“I never thought that I would be here two years later. I never thought that this would be the last time,” said Smothers.

Now, Anderson’s family is celebrating her life with balloons and candles.

Smothers says time isn’t helping.

“It doesn’t get easier, it gets harder, because the more and more time that goes on, you lose that faith. And that’s the hardest thing is trying to keep having faith,” said Smothers.

Private Investigator Chandra Cleveland says it isn’t unusual for a case to stall like this.

“Law enforcement cannot give you play-by-play of their investigation. So, you’re in the waiting. I know it hurts families, but sometimes it can help to have someone. If you don’t have a private investigator, you can do something, and that is, listen and put your word out in your community,” said Cleveland.

She says the best advice is to let law enforcement do their job.

Even with a suspect behind bars, the case is not over.

“As a family, you want to try and solve the crime on your own, but please don’t, because if you tamper with evidence, someone will get away with murder,” said Cleveland.