17 Year-Old Pays Classmate to Murder Grandparents

Clayton Eli Watts

Clayton Eli Watts

A 17 year-old boy in Chester, S.C. is behind bars without bail after he hired a classmate and an accomplice to kill his grandparents. His grandmother, 59 year-old Jimmie Dianne Paul, was shot and killed during the attempt.

Canyon Eli Watts offered 18 year-old Marquaes Issale Eric Buchanan and 19 year-old Shaiderius Demarck Cohen $5,000 to murder the couple. On Thursday evening, the two young men the plan at the Paul’s home, which is on Williamsville Church Road. The Paul’s returned to their home after 6:00, but Mack Paul did not immediately enter the home. Jimmie Paul was shot three times after going inside the house.

Marquaes Issale Eric Buchanan

Marquaes Issale Eric Buchanan

The two men used the Paul’s own guns, which Watts had provided, in the murder. Watts’ motivation for the killings were that the Pauls, who had raised the high-school student, were too strict.

Authorities believe Cohen pulled the trigger. After the shooting, Cohen and Buchanan both fled the scene. They were arrested shortly thereafter. During the incident, Watts pretended to be asleep in his room.

All three young men are being jailed in Chester County without bond. They are scheduled to make a March court appearance.

Shaderius Demark Cohen

Shaderius Demark Cohen

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