Craig Lewis acquitted of murder and arson charges
Craig Anthony Lewis was acquitted of murder and arson charges by a jury in South Carolina on November 7, 2024, in connection with the death of his wife, Terry Lewis. As of April 21, 2026, Lewis had his ankle monitor removed and was released from bond, with his defense attorney filing a motion to expunge all related arrest warrants and records. The verdict followed a trial that lasted several days, with jury deliberations taking less than two hours. Terry Lewis died on November 1, 2019, from pneumonia with complications from third-degree burns sustained on January 17, 2019, after she was reportedly set on fire.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Following his acquittal on murder and arson charges, Craig Lewis had his ankle monitor removed and was released from his bond.
Following his acquittal on murder and arson charges, Craig Lewis had his ankle monitor removed and was released from his bond. His defense attorney has filed a motion to have all arrest warrants and records related to the indictments expunged.
November 2024 — 5 developments
A jury in South Carolina has found Craig Anthony Lewis not guilty of murdering his wife, Terry Lewis, and not guilty of arson.
A jury in South Carolina has found Craig Anthony Lewis not guilty of murdering his wife, Terry Lewis, and not guilty of arson. The verdict concluded a trial that lasted several days, with jury deliberations taking less than two hours.
Closing arguments were made by both the prosecution and defense, followed by jury deliberations.
Closing arguments were made by both the prosecution and defense, followed by jury deliberations.
The prosecution rested its case, and the defense presented its witnesses on the second day of the trial.
The prosecution rested its case, and the defense presented its witnesses on the second day of the trial.
Opening statements were delivered in the trial, with the prosecution outlining their case and the defense presenting its arguments.
Opening statements were delivered in the trial, with the prosecution outlining their case and the defense presenting its arguments.
Jury selection began for the murder and arson trial of Craig Lewis in Colleton County, South Carolina.
Jury selection began for the murder and arson trial of Craig Lewis in Colleton County, South Carolina.
March 2020 — 1 developments
Following Terry Lewis's death being ruled a homicide, a grand jury indicted Craig Lewis on a murder charge.
Following Terry Lewis's death being ruled a homicide, a grand jury indicted Craig Lewis on a murder charge.
November 2019 — 1 developments
Terry Lewis died from pneumonia with complications from her burns, ten months after the initial incident.
Terry Lewis died from pneumonia with complications from her burns, ten months after the initial incident.
January 2019 — 3 developments
Craig Lewis was initially charged with first-degree arson, domestic violence, attempted murder, sexual assault, and resisting arrest following the incident.
Craig Lewis was initially charged with first-degree arson, domestic violence, attempted murder, sexual assault, and resisting arrest following the incident.
Terry Lewis was set on fire, sustaining third-degree burns over 38% of her body, after reportedly telling Craig Lewis she intended to leave him.
Terry Lewis was set on fire, sustaining third-degree burns over 38% of her body, after reportedly telling Craig Lewis she intended to leave him.
Craig Lewis allegedly began a two-day assault on his wife, Terry Lewis, at their home in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Craig Lewis allegedly began a two-day assault on his wife, Terry Lewis, at their home in Walterboro, South Carolina.