A Family's Unspeakable Grief: Pastor's Son Found Deceased in South Carolina Basement

A pall of profound sorrow has fallen over a South Carolina community following the heartbreaking discovery of a pastor’s son found deceased in the unfinished basement of his family home. Bryan David Duncan, 36, son of Pastor Bryan and Debbie Duncan, was tragically found on the morning of Saturday, October 28, in their residence on Old Edgefield Road in North Augusta, sparking a somber investigation.

The distressing call to 911 was made by Pastor Bryan Duncan himself, his voice heavy with despair, reporting that his son was not breathing.

North Augusta Public Safety officers swiftly responded to the scene at approximately 10:45 AM, where they were met with the devastating reality of Bryan David Duncan’s passing.

In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement indicated that there were no apparent signs of foul play. However, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, in conjunction with North Augusta Public Safety, has launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young man's death.

An autopsy has been scheduled to ascertain the precise cause and manner of his passing, providing crucial answers to his grieving family and the community.

The tragedy is further compounded by Bryan David Duncan's personal struggles, which were known to his family and hinted at in public records.

He had a documented history of battling mental health issues and drug addiction, challenges that cast a long shadow over his life. Court records reveal past arrests for offenses including drug possession, shoplifting, and resisting arrest. Disturbingly, at the time of his death, he was out on bond for a prior drug charge, underscoring the ongoing difficulties he faced.

The Duncan family, pillars of their community, now navigate an unimaginable loss.

While the official investigation continues to unravel the full narrative behind this tragic event, the focus remains on supporting the grieving parents, Pastor Bryan and Debbie Duncan, as they cope with the sudden and painful void left by their son.