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  Mowry, Warren
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NameWarren Mowry
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Greenville, South Carolina , United States
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Born 00, 1956 (68 years)
ContributorJoshua L.
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Jun 30, 2005 01:21pm
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Born 1956, Aiken, South Carolina


Mother, Nancy Mowry, was a public school English teacher for 29 years


Father, Oliver Mowry, was a nuclear chemist with DuPont at Savannah River Site near Aiken for 30 years


Graduate of Aiken High School, 1974


Graduate, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA, 1978, B.A. with a double major in European History and Theatre. Varsity wrestler, Conference Champion, All-Conference, and NCAA qualifier as a senior.


Graduate, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1981, J.D.


Judicial Clerk, Hon. Ralph King Anderson (then Circuit Court judge, now Judge, SC Court of Appeals), Florence, SC, 1981-1982


Assistant Solicitor, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Pickens and Greenville Counties, 1982-1994. During the last seven years, unit chief for both Career Criminal Prosecutions and Violent Crimes, responsible for targeting violent and serious, repeat offenders. Successfully prosecuted at trial nearly 20 murder cases, including serial murderers, and obtained convictions for the only two criminals sentenced in South Carolina under the former “three strikes and you’re out” statute, mandating life imprisonment without parole for those convicted for a third violent crime. Handled approximately 6,000 criminal cases during those twelve years. 90% conviction rate at trial.


1985, married wife, Mary Lee


1994-present, Criminal Justice instructor and head of the Criminal Justice department, Greenville Technical College. Since becoming department head in 2000, the number of students enrolled as Criminal Justice majors has almost doubled from about 160 to nearly 300. Instrumental in creation of Forensics certificate, along with the creation of five new courses. Founded Distance Learning for Criminal Justice, both online and via videotape.


Instrumental in collaborating with Greenville County in the establishment of Forensic Vehicle Processing Facility and in obtaining Justice Department grant for a DNA laboratory, both on the Greenville Tech campus


2002-2004, Adjunct Professor, Lander University


2004-2005, Visiting Professor, Clemson University

In the Community and Beyond:

Member Board of Directors for Warehouse Theatre, 1986-1995, President of Board, 1992-1994. Lead actor in several productions beginning mid-1980s, and also performer at Greenville Little Theatre and Easley Community Theatre.


Board of Directors, Legal Services of Western Carolina


On-air legal and political consultant, WYFF-News 4, 1995-present.


Furman University Mock Trial program, 1996-present


Lecturer, Basic Training Academy, Governor’s Office for Victim Assistance


Instructor, Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Training Classes


First Vice-Chairman, Greenville County Republican Party, 1997-99


Chairman, Greenville County Republican Party, 1999-2001


Service as Precinct Vice Chairman and Executive Committeeman, Greenville 18 Precinct


South Carolina Delegate, 2000 Republican National Convention


St. Michael Lutheran Church – member of Church Council


Regional President and member of national executive board, American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon, a nearly seventy year old national organization for criminal justice professionals and students. Region consists of a nine-state area in the Southeastern United States.


Certified Rescue Scuba Diver, Licensed Private Aircraft Pilot


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