An elderly man in Wagener was found dead outside his home Monday afternoon and it appears he may have been killed during a home invasion, according to Aiken County authorities said.
Kenneth Goodwin, 76 (pictured), was found dead in the yard of his home on South Main Street around 3 p.m., authorities said.
Goodwin’s house appeared to have been burglarized and several items removed from his home, according to Coroner Tim Carlton.
Goodwin’s red Ford Ranger was stolen, according to a Facebook post by the New Holland Volunteer Fire Department. The vehicle has tool boxes down each side and has a tag of KLG 574. Contact the Aiken County Sheriffs Office if spotted. Do not approach them!
An autopsy on Goodwin’s body will be conducted on Tuesday in Newberry.
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