Overview
- The U.S. Marshals arrested Daniel Hiers Jr. in Shanghai on July 22 and brought him back to South Carolina in late July to face long‑standing criminal charges, the agency said.
- Hiers is accused of killing his wife on March 15, 2005, and of sexually assaulting a minor in November 2004 with additional charges filed March 9, 2005.
- He fled when he was due to surrender in 2005, drew a federal unlawful‑flight warrant, and spent roughly two decades as a fugitive after being placed on the U.S. Marshals’ most‑wanted list.
- Authorities say Hiers lived in China under the name David Williams and that a lengthy investigation involving U.S. and Chinese officials led to his detention and transfer.
- Prosecutors now hold custody and will move forward with arraignment and pretrial steps, bringing the case back to the courts and offering a chance for legal resolution for the victims and families involved.