Krystal Anderson: Family Searching for Missing Woman's Body in Aiken, SC
Authorities believe Krystal Anderson, a mother from Aiken County, South Carolina, was killed on August 20, 2022, by her boyfriend, Tony Berry, and stuffed her body into the trunk of his car.
It’s been over two years since Krystal Anderson, a mother from Aiken County, disappeared outside her home. Authorities believe Anderson’s boyfriend, Tony Berry, murdered her on August 20, 2022, and hid her body in the trunk of his car. Investigators allege that Berry’s son, Darius, helped conceal the crime by burning the car in a wooded area in Newberry County on August 28, 2022.
Although Berry’s burned car was discovered, Anderson’s remains have never been found. Berry has been charged with her murder and remains in custody without bond. Despite the time that has passed, Anderson’s family continues to hope for closure. Investigators insist they are pursuing every lead and won’t stop until they find her.
Shadira Smothers, Anderson’s sister, says the events of August 20, 2022, are forever etched in her memory.
“That day changed my entire life. I can never forget that exact date,” she said.
Initially, Smothers didn’t believe Berry could be involved. She also held out hope that Berry’s son, Darius, might be innocent.
“My heart wanted to believe Darius just got caught up in something his father did. I thought maybe he really had nothing to do with it,” she said. “But I was misled the entire time.”
Anderson’s disappearance left a void in the lives of her four children. Months after she vanished, investigators traced the burned car back to Berry, but her body remains missing. Berry faces charges of kidnapping and murder.
“I never thought I’d be here two years later,” Smothers said. “I never thought that would be the last time.”
To honor Anderson’s memory, her family recently held a vigil with balloons and candles. However, Smothers admits that the passage of time hasn’t eased the pain.
“It doesn’t get easier—it gets harder. The more time passes, the more you start to lose faith. And that’s the hardest part,” she said.
Private investigator Chandra Cleveland says it’s not uncommon for cases like this to stall.
“Law enforcement can’t provide play-by-play updates of their investigation,” Cleveland explained. “It’s hard for families, but if you don’t have a private investigator, you can still spread the word in your community.”
Cleveland advises families to let investigators do their jobs, cautioning against trying to solve the case independently.
“As a family, you want to solve the crime on your own, but please don’t. If you tamper with evidence, it could let someone get away with murder,” she warned.
The case remains open, with law enforcement determined to bring Anderson home and deliver justice.
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