Teen Charged in Foster Home Murder | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

A shocking tragedy unfolds in South Carolina: a 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a 13-year-old foster boy found dead in Clarks Hill Lake after a brutal fight involving a knife and drowning. The teen, Landen Austin Moore, is in custody; his 16-year-old accomplice is now under juvenile jurisdiction. Both boys were foster children living together — the victim, Daryl Martinez Lowry, had only recently been placed there. His aunt has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs, honoring him as a vibrant, loving child. The case remains active, with state prosecutors taking…