William David Boone, 57, of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for first-degree burglary, first-degree domestic violence and obstruction of justice.  

According to investigators, on Sept. 26, 2024, Boone forced his way into his former cohabitating girlfriend’s home and assaulted her by striking her with a metal pipe and attempting to hit her with other objects.

The assault was heard on the victim's 9-1-1 call, during which she was heard pleading for him to stop and telling the operator that Boone would kill her if law enforcement did not arrive quickly.

Someone else in the home intervened to protect the victim. 

After Boone was arrested, officials said he made calls and messages while in the Lexington County Detention Center, trying to prevent the victim from appearing in court. 

The victim did not cooperate and did not attend the trial.

“This case serves as an example that violent offenders can and will be prosecuted in the 11th Judicial Circuit, with or without the victim’s cooperation,” the press release read.

Boone was also recorded bragging about the assault, saying, “If I get out of here, she may not live,” during a phone call. 

Boone has six prior convictions of domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and/or assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. He has additional convictions for domestic violence and assault, and his prior convictions for domestic violence involve at least five different women. 

The case was investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and prosecuted by assistant solicitors Whitney Taylor and Christy Oler. 

Boone will serve his sentence at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. 

The press release ended with the following: “If you are in a domestic violence crisis or need Sistercare’s services, you may call the Confidential 24-Hour Service Line: (803) 765-9428. Staff provide crisis intervention, shelter screening, referrals, and information 24 hours a day. Sistercare provides resources for survivors of domestic violence and their children.”