A tragic family incident in South Carolina took a bizarre turn when Anthony Louis Lopez, accused of murdering his sister, made strange statements to the media about “following God’s law.”
Lopez, 39, is accused of killing his sister, Lisa Rosenzweig, 53, in November 2024. On November 9, police conducted a welfare check at Lisa’s home on Cauthen Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina. With the help of a contractor, officers entered the house and found Lisa’s body. Police believe she was fatally struck in the head with an unidentified object.
Weeks later, on December 6, authorities named Lopez as a suspect. He was arrested in North Carolina on a fugitive warrant and extradited to South Carolina to face a murder charge.
Lopez made his first court appearance recently, where he proclaimed his innocence. Shockingly, he chose to represent himself, waiving his right to an attorney, despite facing the possibility of the death penalty. After leaving the courtroom, Lopez addressed the media, stating, “Follow God’s law and man’s law,” while looking directly at the cameras.
Neighbors of Lisa Rosenzweig expressed shock and sadness over her death. Betty Taylor, a neighbor, described the tragedy as undeserved, saying, “She didn’t deserve that. She didn’t.”
Lopez was denied bail and remains in custody at the York County Detention Center.
Other Unusual Incidents in South Carolina
South Carolina has seen its share of unusual crimes. In one case, an 81-year-old man shot his wife while she slept, following an argument, before calling 911 to report the incident.
In another bizarre event, a man attacked two shoppers with a bag of frozen pizza rolls in a Walmart checkout line. The incident occurred on New Year’s Eve in Conway, South Carolina. The suspect, Jeremiah James Harris, 27, became angry after being asked which line he was in and responded with foul language before assaulting the victims. He was charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and third-degree assault and battery.
These incidents highlight the unpredictable and tragic events that have recently occurred in the region.
