Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
Summary
Dan Hiers Jr., a former South Carolina police officer wanted for sexual abuse and murder, was brought back to the United States from China after being on the run for over 20 years. He disappeared in 2005 after failing to appear for a court date when his wife was found dead, and was arrested in Shanghai in 2018 under a fake name before being extradited to South Carolina in 2024.Key Facts
- Dan Hiers Jr. was suspended from the Charleston Police Department in 2004 over sexual misconduct accusations involving a minor.
- He was arrested in November 2004 for lewd acts on a child under 16 but released on bond.
- Hiers failed to appear at a scheduled surrender in March 2005, the same day his wife was found shot in the back of the head.
- A warrant was issued for murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
- Hiers was on the U.S. Marshals' "15 Most Wanted" list and featured on TV shows like "America’s Most Wanted."
- In 2018, Hiers was found and arrested in Shanghai, China, where he used the name David Williams and worked as an English teacher.
- His extradition back to the U.S. followed a long investigation and involved cooperation between U.S. and Chinese authorities.
- Hiers has been returned to South Carolina to face charges.
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