Spartanburg Police Major Breaks Silence on 1992 Unsolved Murder
Spartanburg Police Major Steve Lamb, the first officer on the scene in June 1992, is breaking his silence after more than 30 years about the unsolved murder of Donald Ezell, who was found bound and stabbed in his Spartanburg home.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 8, 2026 —
More than three decades after the murder of Donald Ezell, Spartanburg Police Major Steve Lamb, who was the first officer to arrive at the scene, is speaking out about the still-unsolved case.
Ezell was found deceased in his Spartanburg home in June 1992. The circumstances described at the scene indicated that he had been bound and stabbed. The murder has remained unsolved since that time.
Major Lamb, who has served with the Spartanburg Police Department, was a key figure in the initial response to the crime. His decision to break his silence now, over 30 years later, brings renewed attention to the cold case.
The specific details of the ongoing investigation, potential leads at the time, or any suspects identified during the initial inquiry were not provided in the summary. Similarly, information regarding the exact date of the discovery, the full timeline of events, or any subsequent investigative efforts is not available.
The motive behind Donald Ezell’s murder also remains unknown. The circumstances of him being found bound and stabbed suggest a violent encounter, but the details surrounding the act have not been publicly disclosed in the provided information.
The identity of the victim, Donald Ezell, and the location of the crime within Spartanburg are the primary factual points established. Major Lamb’s unique position as the first responder provides a personal, albeit delayed, perspective on the event, marking over 30 years since he first encountered the scene of the crime.
The summary does not contain information regarding any official statements made by the Spartanburg Police Department concerning Major Lamb’s decision to speak out, nor does it provide details on whether this action is part of a renewed effort to solicit public information or advance the investigation. The contractor’s name, if any were involved in the initial response or investigation, was not provided. The fine amount, permit status, or inspection outcomes related to the case are also not mentioned.
The Spartanburg Police Department’s current involvement or stance on revisiting the Donald Ezell case remains unstated in the available information. The lack of resolution continues to mark this event as an open and unsolved homicide from 1992.
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