Walking around the former Superbike Motorsports building last month was one of the most erie experiences I've had in the news business.
It was my first trip to Superbike. I had gotten permission from the current owner to do an interview inside with Senior Investigator William Gary of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's office.
It was a long ride up Parris Bridge Road. Superbike was in the middle of nowhere. That was probably good for a business that generated a lot of noise with the revving of engines.
It also meant the person (or people) who killed the four employees of the business was able to do so undetected.
The building is for sale. The current owner, who bought it at auction two years ago, is using it for storage and a wood-working shop.
A few small signs are the only reminders that six years ago, a thriving business operated there.
I could envision Scott Ponder, Brian Lucas, Beverly Guy and Chris Sherbert taking care of customers, fixing motorcycles and dirt bikes, and handling the paperwork and other day-to-day chores involved with a small business.
Sadly, I could also visualize where their bodies were discovered.
November 6, 2003 was one of the darkest days in local history.
Like the rest of you, I hope to see the day when those responsible for the Superbike murders are brought to justice.
I hope I am the one reporting the story to you.
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement