Carolina Live
December 7, 2014
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of missing Aynor teen Zack Malinowski, according to Lt. Raul Denis with Horry County Police.
Christopher Anfony Brown, 20, and Javon Dion Gibbs, 20, were both arrested and charged with the kidnapping and Murder of Malinowski on Friday, Denis said.
Denis said that during the investigation into the disappearance it was determined that during the early hours of Aug. 26, 2013 the two defendants abducted the victim from his residence and transported him to the western portion of Horry County where he was killed.
Brown also faces drug charges, according to detention center officials.
19-year-old Zack Malinowski was last seen on Aug. 25, 2013, playing basketball in Aynor with his friends.
His car was found burned in the woods off of Valley Forge Road near Aynor later.
Lonnie Jordan, the stepfather of Zack Malinowski, said he did not want to comment.
“Please respect our privacy during this difficult time,” he said.
Brown and Gibbs have an initial court hearing scheduled for Saturday morning.
We will continue to update this story as more information is made available.