Douglas native found deceased in South Carolina, suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

A Douglas native has been discovered deceased in a marsh close to Charleston, South Carolina, after being lacking since August 12, 2022.

Megan Daniel Wealthy, 41, of Summerville, South Carolina, was final seen on August 12 and reported lacking on August 16, in line with a number of stories. Wealthy’s physique was discovered Friday, August 19, and positively recognized on Saturday, August 20. 

Throughout the investigation into Wealthy’s disappearance, investigators had questioned Brian Baker, 59, the daddy of Wealthy’s four-month-old baby. There have been a number of inconsistencies with Baker’s story and extra suspicious actions that he had engaged in since Wealthy went lacking. 

Because of this, authorities arrested Baker on Thursday and charged him with obstruction of justice. He posted bond and was launched. The Submit and Courier in Charleston reported that when Baker was arrested he had a gun. He reportedly informed officers that the gun was for him and never them.

After Wealthy’s physique was recognized, officers secured a warrant for homicide and went to arrest Baker. After they arrived, Baker had apparently made good on his earlier assertion to investigators; he was discovered useless from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

Authorities have but to shut the case and the investigation into Wealthy’s dying is ongoing.