Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Continues Death Investigation after Body Discovered Yesterday near Wigington Pass

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a death investigation today after a body was discovered yesterday in the area of Wigington Pass in Mountain Rest.

The Sheriff’s Office is also announcing this morning that two subjects, a male and female, have been placed in custody and their names will be released later on today after formal charges have been filed.

Earlier yesterday afternoon around 12:34pm, deputies were notified to respond near the area of Wigington Road at Highway 107 and the Whitewater Falls overlook due to reports of a body that had been discovered. Emergency Services personnel were assisting with traffic control in relation to a disabled truck when the body was discovered near the roadway.

Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division and the Coroner’s Office responded to the scene to gather evidence and begin an investigation. Based upon evidence that has been gathered so far during the investigation, investigators believe that foul play is involved.

An autopsy is scheduled for today to assist with the death investigation and to determine the cause and manner of death.