# Former Cop Wanted for Murder Returned to US After Years on the Run

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-07-30T12:39:21+00:00
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Former South Carolina police officer Dan Hiers Jr. was recently returned to the United States after spending over two decades as a fugitive in China. Hiers fled in 2005 to escape charges involving the murder of his wife and the sexual abuse of a minor, eventually finding work abroad as an English teacher under a false identity. His long-term evasion of justice ended after a former student recognized him from a most-wanted list, sparking years of complex international diplomatic negotiations. The U.S. Marshals Service successfully coordinated his repatriation in 2026, marking a major milestone for a case that spanned multiple continents. Now back on American soil, the former law enforcement official faces prosecution for his alleged crimes and the betrayal of his public trust. This development offers a long-awaited opportunity for legal accountability and closure for the victims' families after twenty-one years of uncertainty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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