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A North Augusta man is charged with negligent manslaughter in the death of a Barnwell man.
On September 6, Barnwell County sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of the SLED Fugitive Team, located and arrested 22-year-old Alexander Lloyd McGregor of North Augusta. He is charged with Negligent Manslaughter in the suspected overdose death of Adam Lawrimore that occurred on August 21.
“During the interview, after A. McGregor was advised of his Miranda Rights, he admitted to having a text conversation with the victim, Adam Lawrimore, where A. Lawrimore was requesting to buy narcotics. A. McGregor confirmed the cell phone number he was using to arrange the narcotics transaction. He also admitted to selling a quantity of Xanax pills for approximately $140 to A. Lawrimore” at an address in North Augusta. “A. McGregor denied that the narcotics he sold would kill anyone. He stated that he tests his product, and knows people that can take 5 at a time,” according to a report provided by the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
Deputies asked McGregor where he got his supply of drugs, but he refused to answer.
As he was transported to the Barnwell County Detention Center to await bond, McGregor was asked by deputies,
“While selling narcotics, did he ever fear that someone would overdose or die. McGregor as first stated ‘no’ due to believing in the product he sold. McGregor then stated that he did think about someone possibly dying from narcotics he sold. McGregor stated that he had a friend several years ago overdose and die in Florida,” according to the report.
The deputy asked McGregor what narcotic his friend took. “McGregor stated a Xanax laced with Fentanyl,” stated the report.
Law enforcement officials were led to McGregor during their investigation into Lawrimore’s death. Deputies collected narcotics and Lawrimore’s cell phone as part of their investigation. Data from the phone led authorities to McGregor.
