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Couple Charged in Gruesome Puppy Sale Murder

1/29/2026

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Dana Kinlaw was shot and set on fire after meeting two individuals to buy a puppy in Florence County, South Carolina.
Iryanna Fleming, 19, and Daquinn Thomas, 31, were arrested and charged with murder, first-degree arson, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Kinlaw was found inside a burning car after deputies responded to the scene.
Investigators believe the January 22 incident was retaliation for another murder.

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Story summary

Dana Kinlaw was shot and set on fire after meeting two individuals to buy a puppy in Florence County, South Carolina.
Iryanna Fleming, 19, and Daquinn Thomas, 31, were arrested and charged with murder, first-degree arson, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Kinlaw was found inside a burning car after deputies responded to the scene.
Investigators believe the January 22 incident was retaliation for another murder.