Murder for Hire: Lecroy Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

A Greenwood man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a murder for hire plot that included a hate crime enhancement. Brandon Cory Lecroy, 26, was sentenced by United States District Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks of Charleston after pleading guilty to the crime.

According to evidence presented in court, Lecroy contacted a white supremacist organization seeking assistance with the murder of his African American neighbor. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was able to direct Lecroy to an undercover agent who posed as a hitman to determine if Lecroy was serious about causing harm to his neighbor.

On March 20, 2018, Lecroy made an arrangement with the undercover agent to pay for the murder of his neighbor, offering $500 for the death and requesting a ‘flaming cross’ be placed in the front yard and his neighbor be hung from a tree. Lecroy also stated he wanted to take over the neighbor’s property once the murder was accomplished.

On April 9, 2018, Lecroy met with the undercover agent in Greenwood and pointed out the neighbor’s residence, discussing future targets he wanted killed or maimed. Lecroy provided the agent with a $100 cash down payment before law enforcement officers descended on the scene and arrested him without incident.

United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced Lecroy’s sentence, which includes three years of court-ordered supervision following his 10-year prison term. There is no parole in the federal system. The case was investigated by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Bill Watkins of the Greenville office prosecuting the case.

Lecroy’s sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences for those who attempt to carry out hate-motivated crimes. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the FBI’s commitment to combating domestic terrorism and protecting the rights of all individuals.

Brandon Cory Lecroy’s case is a stark reminder that hate crimes will not be tolerated in our society. The sentence handed down by Judge Hendricks is a just punishment for Lecroy’s heinous crimes and a warning to those who would seek to harm others based on their race or ethnicity.

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