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‘Stand Your Ground’ Showdown: Scott Spivey Wrongful Death Case Advances
New filings raise questions about police conduct, legal strategy — and what really happened on Camp Swamp Road.
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In no way, shape, or form is this a stand your ground case. Stand your ground only means that you do not have to attempt to get away. It doesn’t mean you can pursue.
The 911 operator should be disciplined in this case as well as the murderers. He should have attempted to dissuade Boyd/Williams from their pursuit – it is obvious from the call that they were in fact the problem, simply telling them that they were violating the law may have stopped them.
Chase someone 9 miles and then claim stand your ground. What a load of crap. Horry County helped Boyd all along the way. Worst 911 operator I have ever heard. As soon as cops got there they started helping Boyd become the victim.
Alls that’s missing is the dogs in this Lex county Man Drive .
Horry County is a s Guilty as Beaufort County!! Beaufort County’s Sheriffs Department along With Duffy Stone’s Office Should be Investigated By the FEDS, NOT Sled!! They are Both Corrupt!!
Great article explaining a complicated and sensitive case. I’m curious, based on the latest information, how might this stand-your-ground decision impact future cases in South Carolina? Does it set a strong precedent or is it too specific to this incident?
I no way, shape or form do I excuse Spivey’s actions. However, on Route 9, there are literally dozens of places where Boyd could have turned around and let Spivey go over that 8 mile chase. Boyd was traveling to Loris, Spivey to Tabor City, which is why he turned off Rt 9. If Boyd had turned off any of the dozens of spots on Rt 9, the danger to him was gone. In fact, since Boyd was going to Loris, why did he turn right when Spivey turned off 9, turning away from Loris? To me it’s fairly obvious. Boyd was angry at Spivey, and he was going to show him who the boss was. It was a dik measuring moment for Boyd, and he wasn’t going to let Spivey challenge his manhood. In no way was this a stand your ground case. The cops knew this too which is why they tried to run cover for Boyd. And Horry County should be on the hook too. From the 2 cops that lost their jobs as part of the cover-up to the 911 operator for not once telling Boyd to break off the pursuit, especially knowing both parties were armed long before the shootout.
Please continue to report on this case!
This is common sense. Let a jury decide his fate.