GUILTY SC - Michael Jody George, 22, West Columbia, 24 Dec 2011

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From March 2015:

http://www.wistv.com/story/28631751/man-pleads-guilty-to-2011-kidnapping-murder-michael-george

Jamey Mallette, one of two men charged with the murder of 22-year-old Michael Jody George... pleaded guilty to charges of murder, kidnapping and assault in connection with George's death. Mallette will be sentenced to 30 years without opportunity for appeal...

Prosecutors revealed Friday the motive for George's murder was jealousy over a romantic relationship. The prosecution says George's blood was found in Mallette's vehicle and home and that George died from a head injury caused by a beating...

A trial date for Embree has not been set.

 

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From March 2016:

http://wach.com/news/local/lexington-man-gets-25-years-in-prison-for-2011-death-of-west-columbia-man

William Embree, 37, was found guilty of manslaughter and kidnapping in the disappearance of 22-year-old Michael George. A judge sentenced Embree to 25 years in prison...