Canoochee, GA Area Cold Cases
Name
Cheryl NewsomeAge
72Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The georgia bureau of investigation regional investigative office (region 7) in thomson and the warren county sheriff’s office are investigating the homicides of cheryl newsome and troy bennett. On monday, august 3, 2020, newsome and bennett were found dead inside their home located at 5191 mitchell road, mitchell, warren county, georgia.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Troy BennettAge
72Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The georgia bureau of investigation regional investigative office (region 7) in thomson and the warren county sheriff’s office are investigating the homicides of cheryl newsome and troy bennett. On monday, august 3, 2020, newsome and bennett were found dead inside their home located at 5191 mitchell road, mitchell, warren county, georgia.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Amy EllisonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of amy ellison was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound at a residence on brigham landing road.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Robin StandridgeAge
35Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 28, 2001, robin reeves standridge was found murdered inside her residence located at 214 gordon street, thomson, mcduffie county, georgia. The cause of death was multiple stab wounds.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Dwayne LaneAge
52Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Name
Larry Drayton JrAge
15Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Name
David BertscheAge
47Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Mr. Bertsche's body was found by loggers entering area to cut trees. He was fully clothed and his throat had been cut. Located about 100' from the body was his 1989 maroon ford taurus, similar to the one shown right, which had been burned. Victim had been attending a tax seminar in downtown atlanta during the week of sept. 21 and was last seen by neighbors at his residence in east point thursday evening, september 24, 1992, the night before his body was found. Hgt: 6' wgt: 175 lbs. Hair: reddish blond other: wore glasses occupation: accountant with the southern company location: 1.5 miles down logging road off highway 278 about 4 miles east of crawfordville in taliaferro county taliaferro county is located on I-20, 100 miles east of atlanta and 50 miles west of augusta. There is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of person(s) responsible for the death of david bertsche. Anyone with information on the death of mr. Bertsche is asked to contact: georgia bureau of investigation thomson, georgia 706-595-2575 (days) or the gbi tip line at 1-800-597-8477 (anytime)Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Amy EllisonAge
27Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
The georgia bureau of investigation's region 7 office in thomson, georgia and the burke county sheriff’s office are investigating the murder of amy ellison. On wednesday, march 07, 2012 at approximately 5:54 a.M., the burke county sheriff’s office responded to a residence on brigham landing road in girard, georgia in reference to a female subject found with a fatal gunshot wound. The victim resided at the home along with her minor children. The oldest child found her deceased inside of the residence. The burke county sheriff’s department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for amy’s death. Contact burke county sheriff's office at (706) 554-2133 or the georgia bureau of investigation at (706) 595-2575 with information.Agency
Burke County Sheriff's Office
Name
Robin StandridgeAge
35Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On february 28, 2001, robin reeves standridge was found murdered inside her residence located at 214 gordon street, thomson, mcduffie county, georgia. The cause of death was multiple stab wounds. A reward of $15,000 is being offered for the apprehension and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the murder. Anyone who may have information on robin’s death is asked to contact special agent patrick morgan (gbi thomson office) at 706.595.2575 or the thomson police department at 706.595.2166. Anyone who may have information on robin’s death is asked to contact special agent patrick morgan (gbi thomson office) at 706.595.2575 or the thomson police department at 706.595.2166. Georgia bureau of investigation thomson, georgia 706-595-2575 (days) or the gbi tip line at 1-800-597-8477 (anytime)Agency
Thomson Police Department
Name
Dean ChambersAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Left sheffield, al hitchhiking home to sardis, ga. Last seen at bars near savannah. Carpenter, painter, mother of three. Remains found near I-16. Last worn items include white british knight tennis shoes, jeans, and a white or brown carhart jacket. Missing necklace and personal bags.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
George WilliamsAge
71Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Effingham county sheriffs deputies found george williams deceased in a pool house on the 3000 block of mccall road on october 15, 2020 in ricon, georgia. Very few details have been released about the 70-year-old mans death.Agency
Effingham County Sheriffs Office
Name
Bill FarrerAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Mr. Farrer was last seen on friday, september 13, 2002 between 10:30am and 1:00pm. His boat was found that day anchored in the middle of rocky comfort creek near louisville, georgia. His truck was found parked by rocky comfort creek where he liked to fish, but numerous searches of the area failed to locate mr. Farrer.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Christopher YarbroughAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Christopher yarbrough was shot and killed in the parking lot of club peppers during a shooting incident. A fight is believed to have initiated the shooting.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Rhonda ColemanAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 17, 1990, rhonda sue coleman left a senior class meeting and never made it home. Her car was found abandoned beside the highway in hazlehurst, georgia. On may 20, 1990 the deceased body of coleman was discovered in a wooded area in montgomery county, georgia. Rhonda was a lifelong resident of hazlehurst, jeff davis county, georgia. Rhonda was an only child and resided with both her mother and father at the time. An autopsy was completed on rhonda at the gbi crime lab and no cause of death was determined. Rhonda was an active student at jeff davis high school and was last seen dropping off a friend at a store in the city of hazlehurst prior to rhonda heading home around 11:00 p.M. On may 17, 1990.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Lisa HackleAge
51Cause of Death
MissingInfo
The soperton police department and georgia bureau of investigation region 12 office are investigating the disappearance of 51 year old melissa "Lisa" hackle. Hackle is a white female, 5'3" in height, and 137 pounds. Hackle was last seen on january 4, 2018 in soperton. Hackle's family has not been able to locate nor speak to her since that day. Hackle's vehicle was located and recovered from behind an abandoned residence in soperton.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Louis BurroughsAge
74Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Louis charles burroughs, known as l.C., was last seen on september 26, 2013, in jenkins county, ga. Burroughs owns lc burroughs junkyard at 4539 hwy 23 south, millen, jenkins county, ga. On the morning of september 27, 2013, burroughs was on the phone and the person he was on the phone with overheard burroughs arguing with someone about stolen car parts. The phone call was then disconnected. No one has heard from or seen burroughs since the phone call disconnected.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Catrina JacksonAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Catrina jackson was reported missing on may 29, 1986 after it was learned she had been absent from school and did not return home that afternoon. She was 13-years-old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue sneakers, a black t-shirt with "Daytona beach" on the front, and a wristband with "Renee" on it.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Kirsten DavisAge
21Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On july 3, 1991, kirsten davis, 21, was traveling on highway 297 in toombs county not far from the emanuel county line when she was shot and killed. She died from a shotgun wound to her face and neck. Kirsten's 1985 blue subaru station wagon was found overturned in a ditch by passing motorists around 1:30 a.M., thirty minutes after investigators believe the shooting occurred. At the time of her death, kirsten was on her way to visit a friend in vidalia. The toombs county sheriff's office requested the gbi's assistance in investigating the murder. Over the years, all leads have been exhausted and the motive for kirsten's killing still remains unknown. A reward of $10,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest in this case. Kirsten, a scholarship student from boulder, colorado, had just graduated from berry college in rome with a teaching degree in social science. She intended to stay in georgia and pursue a career as a public school teacher. In her spare time, kirsten mentored foster children through the big sister program and worked as an aide at a christian summer camp. She was well liked by all who knew her. Anyone who may have information about kirsten's death is asked to please contact the toombs county sheriff's office at 912-526-6778 or the gbi eastman office at 478-374-6988.Agency
Toombs County Sheriff's Office