Remains Found in Moncks Corner ID'd As Missing Man

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Human remains discovered last year in Berkeley County, South Carolina have now been identified as Charles Litchfield, a 47-year-old Moncks Corner man who had been missing for more than five years. The Berkeley County Coroner's Office, assisted by local law enforcement, recovered the skeletal remains and confirmed the identity through DNA analysis, but the circumstances surrounding Litchfield's death remain unclear.

Why it matters

The discovery of Litchfield's remains after such a long period of time raises questions about what happened to him and how he died. Determining the cause and manner of death could provide closure for his family and potentially uncover any foul play or suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

The details

The remains were found on June 19, 2025, near Stoney Landing Road in Berkeley County. Authorities were notified around 5:12 p.m. and the Berkeley County Coroner's Office, Moncks Corner Police Department, and Berkeley County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene to recover the skeletal remains. Through DNA analysis, officials were able to positively identify the remains as those of Charles Litchfield, who went missing in the Moncks Corner area in January 2020 at the age of 47.

• The remains were found on June 19, 2025.
• Litchfield went missing in January 2020.

What’s next

The coroner's office has ruled both the cause and manner of Litchfield's death as undetermined, and no additional details have been released. Further investigation may be needed to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.