U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Dennis Lyden
2000
Dennis James Lyden served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Dennis also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Corporal Dennis Lyden was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle on State Highway 544 between Conway and Socastee at about 3:00 am.
As Corporal Lyden talked with the two occupants he was attacked and beaten with a flashlight. One of the suspects then shot him with his own weapon as he lay on the ground. Both subjects were arrested within two days of the incident and charged with murder.
In June 2001 the shooter was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. The second subject was acquitted of the murder charges.
Corporal Lyden was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Horry County Police Department for five years and had previously with the Marion City Police Department for four years.
As Corporal Lyden talked with the two occupants he was attacked and beaten with a flashlight. One of the suspects then shot him with his own weapon as he lay on the ground. Both subjects were arrested within two days of the incident and charged with murder.
In June 2001 the shooter was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. The second subject was acquitted of the murder charges.
Corporal Lyden was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Horry County Police Department for five years and had previously with the Marion City Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1973 – 1976
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Horry County Police Department
Corporal
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