Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a powerful explosion that destroyed the home of Judge Diane Goodstein late Saturday afternoon. The blast tore through a quiet neighborhood, scattering debris and smoke across several blocks. Emergency crews arrived within minutes.
Judge Goodstein, known for handling high-profile political and corruption cases, was not home when the explosion occurred. Witnesses reported seeing her walking alone on a nearby beach just moments earlier. Her husband, former State Senator Arnold Goodstein, and several family members were hospitalized; their conditions remain undisclosed.
Investigators have not determined the cause, but officials describe the scene as “highly unusual.” Some neighbors smelled gas before the blast, while others claim to have heard a secondary explosion. The incident follows months of public scrutiny over Goodstein’s controversial rulings, leaving many to question whether this was a tragic accident or a deliberate act. The community now awaits answers as the investigation unfolds.
