OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Tenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced that a Pennsylvania man was sentenced for a 2023 Oconee County murder on Tuesday.

Officials said David Delgado Jr. changed his plea of not guilty to guilty to murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime relating to the murder of 26-year-old Ahjai Gambrell.

On May 29, 2023, Delgado murdered Ahjai Gambrell in her parent’s home in Seneca after her family left the residence to run errands. Upon their return, Gambrell’s mother and stepfather observed Delgado exiting the residence appearing “distraught” as they later described to law enforcement.

Once inside the house, officials said Gambrell’s family noticed misplaced items and blood in various locations throughout the house, i

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