Investigation Ongoing After South Carolina Family Found Dead in Home

Authorities confirm no public threat as they investigate the deaths of Richard, Lina Maria, and Samantha Samarel in their Greer residence.

Richard Samarel, Lina Maria Samarel, and their 9-year-old daughter Samantha were found dead in their Greer, South Carolina home on March 28, 2025.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has not disclosed the cause of death but emphasized there is no threat to the public.
The family was prominent in their community, with Richard working as an equities manager at Bloomberg LP and Lina Maria as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
Two other children in the family were at school during the incident and were unharmed, according to officials.
Authorities have requested sensitivity in media coverage as the investigation remains active and details are withheld.