About this Event
Madame Coroner Naida Rutherford presents the Third Annual Death & Dinner: M**der in Plane Sight.
Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Owens Field Airport in Columbia for an unforgettable evening of dinner, mystery, and forensic intrigue, all for a cause that matters.
Every ticket and sponsorship directly supports the Richland County Coroner Cadet Program & Scholarship Fund, fueling scholarships that shape tomorrow's investigators and leaders.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tier 1: Brace for Impact | $12,500 (one available)
Presenting Sponsor. Complimentary keynote for your organization by America's Coroner, Naida Rutherford. 8 social media posts specific to your organization from Coroner Rutherford (60K+ followers). Signage, special recognition at the event, and 2 tables (16 attendees).
Tier 2: The Forensic Descent | $10,000 (two available)
Supporting Sponsor. 4 social media posts specific to your organization from Coroner Rutherford (60K+ followers). Signage, acknowledgement at the event, and 2 tables (16 attendees).
Tier 3: Hangar Management | $7,500
Signage at the crime scene. 2 social media posts specific to your organization from Coroner Rutherford (60K+ followers). 1 table (8 attendees).
Tier 4: Cleared for Landing | $3,500
Signage at the crime scene. 1 social media post announcing all Tier 4 sponsors from Coroner Rutherford (60K+ followers). 1 table (8 attendees).
Tier 5: Terminal Velocity | $2,500
Signage at the crime scene. 1 social media post announcing all Tier 5 sponsors from Coroner Rutherford (60K+ followers). 1 table (8 attendees).
Tier 6: Buckle Your Seat | $250 per individual ticket
Prefer to pay by check? Make checks payable to Coroners Campus, P.O. Box 5717, Columbia, SC 29205 (FEIN: 86-3336382).
Sponsorship inquiries: Contact Jeff at 803-460-3400.
Event venue & nearby stays
Jim Hamilton - L.B. Owens Airport, 1400 Jim Hamilton Boulevard, Columbia, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.