I'm new to Hilton Head and I'm looking for cool and fun places to see on the Island. How can an outsider, and a new resident, figure out where to go? I look no further than Stephen Paul Hempley.
Just who is Mr. Hempley?
Mr. Hempley worked as a waiter at "The Wreck" in Sea Pines. His career there spanned 4 days. He was fired on Day 5 for not showing up for his shift. But Mr. Hempley had a reason for not showing up.
Allegedly, on Feb 14, 2006, Mr. Hempley, while working as a waiter, stole Roger Couch's credit card information during a dinner on Valentine's Day. Then, using Mr. Couch's stolen credit card information, Hempley went on a 10 restaurant and bar spree spending almost $1,000 over three days.
Mr. Hempley's spree was documented courtesy of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office:
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DAY 1 - February 14, 2006
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6:36 PM
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Asian Fusion | $64.83 |
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11:30 PM
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Callahan's | $96.50 |
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11:59 PM
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Peckerheads | $95.00 |
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Day 1 Total
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$256.33 | |
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DAY 2 - February 15, 2006
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7:45 PM
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Domino's Pizza | $46.60 |
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10:09 PM
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Earle of Sandwich Pub | $95.00 |
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Day 2 Total
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$141.60 | |
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DAY 3 - February 16, 2006
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4:44 PM
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Tiki Hut | $55.00 |
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4:55 PM
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Jump And Phils | $140.00 |
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6:00 PM
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New York City Pizza | $36.75 |
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7:21 PM
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Wild Wing Cafe | $150.00 |
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8:30 PM
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Thee Diamond Club | $220.00 |
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Day 3 Total
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$601.75 | |
| Hempley's 3 Day Spree Total | $999.68 | |
Towards the end of the month, March 2006, I've decided to retrace Mr. Hempley's footsteps. I will post my results towards the end of March, along with my dollars spent (I have my work cut out for me) while I travel in Mr. Hempley's shoes.
Has the author of this article updated the information listed as fact here? Did justice come to pass? Was Mr. Hempley charged with the crime?
Posted by: Nicole Flowers | January 20, 2009 at 01:18 PM