North Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to 2020 Murder, Robbery Charges

Darcellus Fishburne admitted to killing Tom Dilorenzo and other violent crimes as a juvenile.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:09pm

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Darcellus Fishburne, 21, of North Charleston, South Carolina, pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of Murder, Armed Robbery, and Attempted Armed Robbery. Fishburne was scheduled to appear in a jury trial on Monday but instead admitted to the crimes, which occurred in 2022 when he was 15 years old. Two co-defendants, Travis Wilson and Jaylen Grant, also face charges in the case, but their cases remain pending.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of prosecuting violent crimes committed by juveniles, as well as the need for comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration programs to address root causes and prevent repeat offenses.

The details

Fishburne pleaded guilty to the murder of Tom Dilorenzo, as well as Armed Robbery and Attempted Armed Robbery charges stemming from a 2020 crime spree. The two co-defendants, Travis Wilson and Jaylen Grant, were also charged in the case, but their proceedings are still ongoing.

  • The crimes Fishburne pleaded guilty to occurred in 2022, when he was 15 years old.
  • Fishburne was scheduled to appear in a jury trial on Monday, April 17, 2026.
  • Instead, Fishburne pleaded guilty to the charges on Friday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Darcellus Fishburne

A 21-year-old man from North Charleston, South Carolina who pleaded guilty to Murder, Armed Robbery, and Attempted Armed Robbery charges for crimes he committed in 2022 when he was 15 years old.

Tom Dilorenzo

The victim of the murder that Darcellus Fishburne pleaded guilty to.

Travis Wilson

A co-defendant in the case whose charges remain pending.

Jaylen Grant

A co-defendant in the case whose charges remain pending.

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What’s next

Fishburne's sentencing date has not been announced yet. The cases against his co-defendants, Travis Wilson and Jaylen Grant, are still pending.

The takeaway

This case underscores the complexities of the juvenile justice system and the need for a balanced approach that addresses both accountability and rehabilitation, with the ultimate goal of preventing future violence and promoting community safety.