Case file

Remembering Trycina Nichole Whitehurst

On January 16, 2026, 23-year-old Trycina Nichole Whitehurst was killed by a gunshot wound inside her home on West Parker Road in Greenville County, South Carolina. Her boyfriend, 33-year-old Devortae Marquez Durham, was arrested later that day at a Quality Inn & Suites in Greenville. He has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The investigation remains active under the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

Memorial case

Piedmont/Greenville, South Carolina • 2026-01-16 • girlfriend

domestic violence homicide intimate partner violence gun violence Greenville County_SC 2026 Homicide

Life and memory

Trycina Nichole Whitehurst was a 23-year-old resident of the Greenville/Piedmont area, described by her family as a beloved daughter and sister. Born in Greenville County to Robert and Sheila Whitehurst, she was part of a large, close-knit family with seven siblings. Her life was characterized by deep familial ties in the Upstate South Carolina community.

Fatal incident

Just after midnight on January 16, 2026, Greenville County deputies responded to a residence on West Parker Road following reports of an "attack." Upon arrival, they discovered Trycina Whitehurst suffering from significant injuries. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office later confirmed she died from a single gunshot wound. Law enforcement identified her boyfriend, Devortae Durham, as the suspect, alleging that the shooting occurred during a domestic dispute.

Aftermath

Devortae Marquez Durham was located and arrested at the Quality Inn & Suites on Mills Avenue on the day of the shooting. He was booked into the Greenville County Detention Center. As of the latest reports, he is being held pending further court proceedings on charges of murder and weapon possession. A funeral service for Trycina was held on January 30, 2026, at Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary.

Prevention context

• Repeat Contacts: Public records show the suspect had multiple court filings and warrants active in the year preceding the homicide (2025). This suggests a pattern of legal involvement that may represent missed opportunities for intervention or intensive supervision. • Weapon Access: The use of a firearm in a domestic setting continues to be the highest risk factor for fatality in intimate partner violence cases.

Additional evidence and source material

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News report

Boyfriend charged with murder after woman killed inside her Greenville County home, deputies say

Boyfriend charged with murder after woman killed inside her Upstate home, deputies say WYFF News 4

verified Boyfriend charged with murder after woman killed inside her Greenville County home, deputies say

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Case overview

Location: Piedmont/Greenville, South Carolina
Date of death: 2026-01-16
Relationship context: girlfriend

Reporting sources

news_article: Boyfriend charged with murder after woman killed inside her Greenville County home, deputies say verified

Documented findings

pending relationship history

Trycina died from a gunshot wound. Devortae Durham was arrested at the Quality Inn & Suites at 10 Mills Ave in Greenville.

Why this matters

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