Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Myrtle Beach Armed Robberies
Edgar Jeffrey Humphrey Pleads Guilty to his Crimes
In a court ruling in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Edgar Jeffrey Humphrey, a 52-year-old man from New York, has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Humphrey pled guilty to two counts of armed robbery that occurred on the same day in November 2021. The plea was entered just as a jury was being selected to preside over his trial.
The Charges Against Humphrey
Humphrey was accused of committing two separate robbery incidents on the same day in November 2021. Pages from the police reports tell the story of a man who targeted a Circle K and a Family Dollar store in Myrtle Beach.
Around 2 a.m., Humphrey entered the Circle K establishment. According to the charges, he placed a pistol on the counter and demanded money from the clerk. Hours later, he was reported to have entered a Family Dollar store, again presenting a pistol and demanding money. Both stores are approximately a mile and a half apart.
The suspect admitted to his crimes in interviews with law enforcement officers following his capture. His admission of guilt to these crimes and his subsequent guilty plea led to his sentencing.
The Court’s Decision
Judge Alex Hyman oversaw the case and delivered the sentence. Humphrey was instructed to serve ten years in prison on both counts of armed robbery. The sentences are to be served concurrently, meaning Humphrey’s overall sentence will still amount to ten years in prison. The ruling also stated that Humphrey must serve a minimum of 85% of his sentence before he becomes eligible for supervised release.
Impact on the Community
The sentence comes as a relief to the local Myrtle Beach community, which faced the shock of the violent crimes committed in their vicinity. The severity of the sentence serves as a stern reminder of the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining law and order and should serve as a deterrent for such heinous acts in the future.
This case highlights the danger faced by employees in establishments like Circle K and Family Dollar. It underscores the need for businesses to enact safety measures to protect their staff and customers from such violent episodes.
In Summary
Edgar Jeffrey Humphrey, originally from New York, will spend the next ten years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His spree of crime brought fear to a community that can now rest easier knowing that justice has been served.
