How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide

South Carolina investigators have identified and tracked a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run homicide involving a romantic rival. The breakthrough in the case came after authorities followed a trail of physical and digital evidence left at the scene.

According to investigators, the clues included an active oil leak from the suspect's vehicle, security camera footage, and data extracted from the truck's onboard computer. Officials stated that the suspect was motivated by jealousy when he allegedly ran down the victim.