Beech Island, South Carolina — Delilah M. Quinones, 39, was found deceased Thursday morning along Blackstone Camp Road, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office confirmed her identity shortly after responding to the scene.
Emergency crews arrived at the 200 block of Blackstone Camp Road around 8 a.m., where they located Quinones’ remains in a decomposed state. Officials have not provided details on how long her body may have been at the location.
According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, her last known address was also in Beech Island. Family members and community residents have expressed concern as law enforcement continues efforts to uncover more information surrounding the incident.
An autopsy is scheduled to be performed in Newberry, South Carolina, to officially determine the cause and manner of her passing. Authorities emphasize that no preliminary conclusions have been made and are awaiting forensic results before offering additional details.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is actively assisting with the investigation alongside the coroner’s office. Officials are reviewing all available leads and encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Law enforcement has not indicated whether foul play is suspected at this time. Investigators remain focused on piecing together Quinones’ last known movements and any individuals she may have been in contact with prior to the discovery.
The scene on Blackstone Camp Road has since been cleared, but officials remind local residents to remain vigilant and report anything unusual. Community cooperation is considered vital in ongoing cases like this.
Beech Island authorities stress that updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available from both the autopsy report and investigative findings.
