The Disappearance of Devante Griffin

Devante Griffin has been missing since March 30, 2022, from South Carolina. Police are asking the public for help.
 
Devante Griffin’s mother reported him missing after not hearing from her son.
 
Through their investigation, police identified Jessica Strachan as the last person to be seen with Devante on March 29, 2022, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Police spoke to Jessica Strachan, who is Devante’s on and off again girlfriend. Police discovered Strachan gave false information to lead investigators in the wrong direction and became a person of interest in the disappearance of Devante.
 
Police asked Strachan to come into the police station for a formal interview. Strachan left for Florida without telling investigators. Police obtained a warrant for her arrest and executed a search warrant for her house.
 
On April 1, 2022, police in Miami, Florida took Strachan into custody. She has been charged with obstruction of justice.

Devante Griffin is Found

On April 26, 2022, Devnante Griffin’s remains were found in a shallow grave in Evans Acres, South Carolina.

Through their investigation, police have identified Tarus Cook, 33, as a suspect in the murder.

Police are still actively investigating  this case. Anyone with information about Cook or his involvement is asked to call 864-503-4608 or mbennett@spartanburgcounty.org

Court Proceedings

Strachan appeared in court in April 14, 2022. She was given a $5,000 bond, which she made the next day. A judged ordered her to house arrest and wear an ankle monitor. According to news outlets, she violated her house arrest and was rearrested. 

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