From staff reports
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help in solving a two-year old murder case.
Two years ago, 52-year-old Malcolm Donaldson was killed in a tragic case of mistaken identity.
On the evening of March 23, 2022, Malcolm left his home, intending to pay tribute to his departed friend at a celebration of life nearby. As he was making his turn onto Lexxus Lane from Milledge Village Road in the Burton community of Beaufort County, gunfire took his life.
The investigation revealed multiple shooters were involved, and revealed that Donaldson was not the intended target. He was singled out because he shared a similar car model with the actual target.
“He wasn’t involved in anything criminal. He was a hard-working man who absolutely loved his family and that was apparent when we were doing the background investigation looking into him and his activities,” BCSO Capt. Angela Crumpton said. “It is very, very sad. I don’t believe anything that he did caused what occurred to him. He was simply a victim that showed up and was mistaken for somebody else.”
Lindsay Housaman of the BCSO Public Affairs Office created a video to tell the public about Donaldson’s story, the ongoing work on his case, and the pursuit of crucial information by both his family and law enforcement. It can be viewed at https://bit.ly/43vnouN.
If anyone has any information that they believe could assist in the resolution of this case, they are encouraged to come forward and contact Capt. Angela Crumpton at 843-255-3409 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111. Confidentiality is guaranteed for those who prefer to remain anonymous.
