Lawsuit Alleges ‘Budding Serial Killer’ Murdered, Ate Residents of Mental Health Facility
Lawsuit Alleges Serial Killer-Like Murders in Mental Health Facility
A South Carolina mental health facility is facing a lawsuit after a former resident, Marc-Anthony Cantrell, allegedly murdered two other residents, consumed parts of their bodies, and drank their blood.
Disappearance and Shocking Confession
Jared Ondrea, 22, disappeared in March 2023 after moving into New Hope Home Solutions, a mental health facility. His family last saw him on March 20, and when they returned two days later, he was missing. Four months later, another resident, Deshea Butler, also disappeared. Surveillance footage led to Cantrell’s arrest, where he allegedly confessed to both murders.
Gruesome Details
According to the lawsuit, Cantrell strangled Ondrea, stored his body in a plastic bin, and later disposed of it in a city garbage can. He allegedly killed Butler in a similar manner. The lawsuit also claims Cantrell cut off and ate their ears, believing it would “give him their power,” and drank Butler’s blood over several days from a coffee cup.
Facility’s Alleged Negligence
The lawsuit, filed by Ondrea’s grandmother, accuses the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and New Hope of negligence. It claims Cantrell had a violent criminal history, including setting his grandmother’s house on fire to cover up the killing of three dogs. The family says they were unaware that the facility housed former convicts.
Legal Action and Facility’s Response
New Hope’s attorney stated they raised concerns about Cantrell but claim law enforcement and mental health officials failed to act. The SCDMH has not yet commented. The lawsuit argues that Cantrell should never have been placed in a home with vulnerable adults.
Seeking Justice
The lawsuit demands accountability for what the family calls a preventable tragedy, emphasizing the failure to monitor and treat a known violent individual. Cantrell remains in custody, charged with both murders.
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