Jessica Barnes’ Remains Reportedly Found In South Carolina Upstate

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Human remains belonging to 20-year old Jessica Barnes have reportedly been discovered in the South Carolina Upstate, multiple law enforcement sources have confirmed to this media outlet.

Meanwhile, three individuals believed to be connected to her death are currently incarcerated at the Anderson County detention center, although no specific charges have been filed against them at this point.

Barnes had been missing since August 1, 2024.

Her husband – 21- year-old Brandon Barnes – is among those incarcerated in Anderson County, according to jail records.

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Earlier today, WYFF TV-4 (NBC – Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C.) reported that Barnes’ body “had been found in Pickens County,” citing officials with the Pendleton, S.C. police department. Our media outlet has been informed only that “remains” linked to Barnes were recovered in Pickens County, although they declined to elaborate.

No law enforcement sources have confirmed the remains have been conclusively linked to Barnes, however.

A formal announcement regarding the ongoing investigation into Jessica’s disappearance has been scheduled for this afternoon in Pendleton, S.C.

Our Jenn Wood and Andy Fancher are traveling to Anderson County this morning to cover this story so be sure to follow them and check back for additional updates as they become available.

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UPDATE |

Charges filed.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR…

Will Folks is the owner and founding editor of FITSNews. Prior to founding his own news outlet, he served as press secretary to the governor of South Carolina, bass guitarist in an alternative rock band and bouncer at a Columbia, S.C. dive bar. He lives in the Midlands region of the state with his wife and eight children.

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