DILLON, SC (WBTW) – William Mason, the man accused of killing store owner and former Fire Chief J.W. Bailey, appeared in court Monday.

A judge denied Mason bond Monday afternoon. Mason is charged with murder, armed robbery, larceny, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

He was identified as a suspect in the death of Bailey Friday before turning himself in to Dillon County deputies Saturday evening.

Mason’s next scheduled court appearance is January 13, 2020.