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SC H5025

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robby Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • South Carolina House Resolution honors Louie and Patricia Ayende of Summerville for their heroic actions that led to the rescue of their 89-year-old neighbor, Delores Johnson, during a March 2025 kidnapping
  • Louie Ayende discovered the crime while performing his routine task of taking Ms. Johnson's trashcan to the curb, recognized the assailant's story as false, and immediately called law enforcement while retrieving his firearm
  • Patricia Ayende attempted to physically stop the vehicle as the assailant fled with Ms. Johnson bound in the floorboard with a plastic bag taped over her head
  • The attacker, Enver Zueros, a California resident out on bond for attempted murder, was convicted in August 2025 of first-degree burglary and kidnapping and sentenced to 50 years in prison
  • Law enforcement credited the Ayendes' quick response with saving Ms. Johnson's life, stating she likely would have died if not found that night

Legislative Description

Louie and Patricia Ayende-hero neighbors

Last Action

Introduced and adopted

1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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