CAMDEN, S.C. — A South Carolina man has received a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, a case that shocked the community with its disturbing details and the lengthy pursuit of justice.
Alexander Harmon, 35, was convicted for the June 2018 murder of 19-year-old Katelin Crocker, whose body was discovered in Harmon’s home in Kershaw County. Investigators reported a haunting scene when they arrived: Harmon was found on his porch with snacks and alcohol, while nearby, Crocker’s lifeless body lay inside the house.
Authorities were alerted in the early hours of June 2, 2018, when Harmon’s father contacted them, claiming his son had confessed to shooting Crocker following a heated argument. Law enforcement officials arrived to find Harmon admitting that Crocker was inside the home. Upon entering, they discovered Crocker had been shot in the head.
Initially, Harmon portrayed the incident as an accident during a struggle over the shotgun, suggesting that Crocker had held the weapon first. However, he faced charges almost immediately, with law enforcement moving swiftly to arrest him.
In November 2018, Harmon was granted a $150,000 bond and released, but he vanished shortly after, adopting the alias “Sean Daldry.” For more than five years, he successfully eluded capture, obtaining various legal documents and living under a false identity.
The hunt for Harmon eventually extended beyond South Carolina. In December 2024, federal agents located him in Florida, where he was reportedly in contact with a 15-year-old runaway. His pursuit concluded in Iowa, where he was apprehended following a brief police chase. Officials confirmed his identity through fingerprint analysis.
In January 2025, Harmon was extradited back to South Carolina, where he faced trial. The jury was presented with the chilling circumstances surrounding the murder, leading to his life sentence without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors highlighted the severity of the crime and Harmon’s extensive efforts to evade justice.
Information about Harmon and Crocker’s relationship remains limited, but it is clear she had been living with him intermittently. Friends and family remember Crocker fondly for her achievements, having graduated with honors from Fairfield Central High School in 2017. She was known for her talents as a violinist and a licensed cosmetologist, with aspirations of becoming a celebrity makeup artist.
Law enforcement underscored the significance of their relentless pursuit of Harmon, pointing to the substantial resources required to bring him to justice. His capture serves as a powerful reminder of the commitment to hold individuals accountable for violent crimes, reaffirming that justice, no matter how long it takes, will prevail.