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Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Five in SC

2/28/2026

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  • James Douglas Drayton was sentenced to life without parole for murdering five men in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in October 2022.
  • Drayton pleaded guilty to the five murders, avoiding the death penalty.
  • Prosecutors did not provide a motive for the killings, which occurred in a home frequented by drug users.
  • Family members supported the plea deal, noting the impact of Drayton's actions on their lives.