Francis Earle was found dead in her home at 115 Brookwood Drive, Seneca, SC on July 12, 2009,  after an attempted arson.  It is believed that Ms. Earle was shot to death on July 7, 2009.

 

The neighborhood Francis Earle lived in was located near Carson Road and Highway 123 just outside of Seneca, SC. The neighborhood was very quiet and not heavily traveled. Investigators are not sure how the individual(s) gained entry into the home; there were no signs of forced entry.  She may have either known her attackers or may have been taken by surprise.

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or to leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME (1-844-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".