# Ex-Cop Returns After 20-Year Escape | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-07-24T22:13:05+00:00
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A former Charleston cop, Daniel Hiers Jr., is back in the U.S. after a decade on the run, facing murder and child sexual assault charges from 2005—including the fatal shooting of his wife—while living under a fake name teaching English in China. Prosecutors are considering life without parole or even death penalty. Meanwhile, a deadly house fire in North Charleston claims three lives as authorities investigate. South Carolina braces for flash flooding this weekend, especially in urban areas. And in arts news, Theatre 99, a beloved improv venue on Meeting Street, is closing after 21 years, with a final show set for September 12th. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c17958afdb406fb6

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