US man accused of keeping four adults in basement also faces murder charges

South Carolina man in custody over allegations he kept people captive charged with murder of 49-year-old woman

A man in South Carolina, who is already in custody over allegations that he kept four people - including a married couple - captive in his basement for years while using their money, is now facing additional charges, including murder.

Police announced that 35-year-old Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr has been charged with the murder of 49-year-old Shirley Arnsdorff, as well as first degree criminal sexual conduct.