Sumter, Lee deputies seek public's help in Lynchburg death investigation

Sumter and Lee County deputies are asking for the public’s help after a body was found in Lynchburg Monday evening.

According to Maj. Randell Stewart of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Morris Luke Nance, 30, of Lee County, was found in a roadway near the 2000 block of Goodman Road at about 9 p.m. in Lynchburg.

He was pronounced dead on scene by the Sumter County Coroner’s Office. The agency could not comment on whether foul play is suspected, Stewart said.  

Next of kin has been notified by the Lee County Coroner’s Office.

Sumter County investigators request that anyone with information related to the incident contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Tips can also be submitted electronically and anonymously by going to www.p3tips.com or by downloading the P3Tips app onto a mobile device.