Bartender Charged in Tourist’s Death on Edisto Island
In Edisto Island, South Carolina, a bartender faces a voluntary manslaughter charge after allegedly pushing a tourist down a flight of concrete stairs, leading to the tourist's death three weeks later.
Atlanta, GA, September 26, 2026 —
A bartender in Edisto Island, South Carolina, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter following an incident that resulted in the death of a tourist. The charge stems from an alleged incident where the tourist was pushed down a flight of concrete stairs.
The tourist sustained injuries from the fall and later died approximately three weeks after the event. The specific date of the alleged pushing incident and the date of the tourist’s death were not provided. The name of the bartender and the name of the establishment where the incident occurred have not been released by authorities at this time. The name of the deceased tourist also remains undisclosed.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the alleged push were not immediately available. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, according to law enforcement officials. The voluntary manslaughter charge indicates that prosecutors believe the act was intentional but occurred in the heat of passion or without premeditation.
The Edisto Island Police Department is handling the investigation. Information on the next steps in the legal process, such as arraignment or court dates, has not yet been made public. Authorities have stated that more information will be released as the case progresses and is appropriate.
Story summarized from the original created by Emily Johnson, Jeff McGee on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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