Truck computer contains clues to motive in murder, prosecutors say
Summary
Authorities in Greenwood, South Carolina, investigated the death of Davis McClendon, who was hit by a truck in May 2023. Evidence from the truck’s onboard computer suggested that Bud Ackerman deliberately targeted McClendon, leading prosecutors to charge him with murder.Key Facts
- Davis McClendon was found fatally injured about 50 feet from his damaged BMW sedan.
- No other vehicle with damage was found at the scene except for Ackerman’s Ford F-250 truck.
- McClendon’s girlfriend, Meredith Haynie, said McClendon left a club unexpectedly and she suspected he was going to meet Ackerman.
- Text messages showed Ackerman repeatedly called and messaged Haynie that night.
- An oil trail connected the crash site to Ackerman’s nearby house.
- Video and timing data placed Ackerman near the crash site around the time of the incident.
- Data from the truck’s infotainment system provided detailed information about when, where, and how the truck was driven.
- Prosecutors say the computer data proves Ackerman acted with "malice aforethought," meaning he intentionally caused McClendon’s death.
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