Du Pont, GA Area Cold Cases

Name

Thomas Horton

Age

59

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On july 17, 2009, at approximately 5:45 am, thomas “tommy” horton was shot and killed in his front yard while walking toward his semi-truck to leave for work. Horton, who lived near the town of day in lafayette county, fl, was a long-time employee of byrd’s logging, located near branford, fl. Horton’s wallet was missing, which allegedly contained several thousands of dollars. The lafayette county sheriff’s office, the florida department of law enforcement, and the state’s attorney office need your help in solving this murder. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the lafayette county sheriff’s office at 386-294-1301. Anyone who provides information, which leads to an arrest and a conviction, will be eligible for a $25,000.00 reward.

Agency

Lafayette County

Name

Marilyn Harris

Age

58

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the madison county sheriff's office at 850-973-4151.

Agency

Madison County Sheriff's Office

Name

Linda Raulerson

Age

56

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On 07/22/2008, a black male entered the joy spring food store located at us 441 and interstate 10 and conducted a robbery of the business. During the robbery, the black male shot and killed the store clerk, linda raulerson. The black male was described as being around 6 foot in height and wore a black jacket with hood on and sunglasses. The suspect fled the area and all leads/evidence has been exhausted to this point. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nancy Jenkins

Age

33

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On 04/19/1990, nancy jenkins was found deceased in the middle of bypass road in lake city, florida. It was determined nancy died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck area. Witnesses identified a possible suspect. There was not sufficient probable cause to arrest said suspect at the time of the initial investigation. At this time, no arrest have been made. It should be noted that nancy was pregnant at the time of her death and the child did not survive as well. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Wilson

Age

62

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On 07/01/2006, it was reported that an unknown black male shot and killed james louis wilson in his home. This information came from his wife who was also in the residence. Investigation into the incident did not produce a suspect and no active leads are available at this time. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jill Carter

Age

35

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Suwannee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Marvin Ohara Jr

Age

35

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Live Oak Police Department

Name

Darlene Messer

Age

36

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On 09/18/1989, darlene messer was abducted from the suwannee swifty store located on highway 100 in lake city. Her body was found in a creek along with columbia/union county line. Darlene with head trauma. No suspect information or evidence was located during the investigation. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Veronica Witcher

Age

43

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 02/07/2015, it was reported a possible human body was located in the backseat of a vehicle. The complainant could see a foot sticking out because the body was wrapped in a bag. The complainant stated he believed it was his girlfriend, veronica witcher who is the owner of the vehicle. The complaintant filed a missing persons report with lake city police department at the beginning of the month on veronica. A suspect was developed during interviews. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sheeyta Herrin

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The georgia bureau of investigation region 14 field office and the charlton county sheriff’s office are investigating the homicide of sheeyta elaine herrin. A concert was held at the american legion building that evening. Immediately following the concert while individuals were leaving, gunfire erupted in the parking lot where herrin was fatally hit by one of the rounds. Several individuals were arrested in connection with the incidents, but none have been directly linked to herrin’s death.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Kiree Hersey

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Kiree hersey was last seen alive walking on foot in the area of willacoochee, atkinson county, georgia on november 5, 2016, shortly before midnight. Hersey’s skeletal remains were discovered on february 10, 2017, in the area of charlie harper road, in willacoochee. Hersey suffered from gunshot wounds.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Gabriel Douglas

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 5, 2015, the gbi region 4 field office was requested by the coffee county sheriff’s office for assistance with a death investigation. 19-year-old gabriel douglas was shot and killed while at a party at just jump for kids.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Sandra Robinson

Age

32

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Sandra robinson was found murdered at the prepaid superstore, douglas. She had been stabbed multiple times during open business hours.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Christopher Yarbrough

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

Doris Worrell

Age

39

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On september 20, 2006, at approximately 11:17 a.M., doris worrell, age 39, was found dead from a gunshot wound at jon’s sport park on thompson drive in douglas, georgia. Her husband, jon worrell, had left the premises and found her body upon his return.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Jose Gaitan

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 1, 2003, bartolo salez claudio was shot and killed at the address of 159 maple street, lot#14, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. On march 29, 2003, six hispanic males were shot at the address of 325 elm street, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. Jose luis gaitan, ramon obino, juan camacho recendes, and nabor recendes were discovered deceased from gunshot wounds. The two surviving victims were able to describe the assailants as black males. Three sketches were completed with the assistance of the surviving victims in 2003. These sketches were recently updated to reflect potential changes in appearance over time (pictured above).

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Ramon Obino

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 1, 2003, bartolo salez claudio was shot and killed at the address of 159 maple street, lot#14, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. On march 29, 2003, six hispanic males were shot at the address of 325 elm street, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. Jose luis gaitan, ramon obino, juan camacho recendes, and nabor recendes were discovered deceased from gunshot wounds. The two surviving victims were able to describe the assailants as black males. Three sketches were completed with the assistance of the surviving victims in 2003. These sketches were recently updated to reflect potential changes in appearance over time (pictured above).

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Juan Recendes

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 1, 2003, bartolo salez claudio was shot and killed at the address of 159 maple street, lot#14, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. On march 29, 2003, six hispanic males were shot at the address of 325 elm street, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. Jose luis gaitan, ramon obino, juan camacho recendes, and nabor recendes were discovered deceased from gunshot wounds. The two surviving victims were able to describe the assailants as black males. Three sketches were completed with the assistance of the surviving victims in 2003. These sketches were recently updated to reflect potential changes in appearance over time (pictured above).

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Nabor Recendes

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 1, 2003, bartolo salez claudio was shot and killed at the address of 159 maple street, lot#14, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. On march 29, 2003, six hispanic males were shot at the address of 325 elm street, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. Jose luis gaitan, ramon obino, juan camacho recendes, and nabor recendes were discovered deceased from gunshot wounds. The two surviving victims were able to describe the assailants as black males. Three sketches were completed with the assistance of the surviving victims in 2003. These sketches were recently updated to reflect potential changes in appearance over time (pictured above).

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Bartolo Claudio

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 1, 2003, bartolo salez claudio was shot and killed at the address of 159 maple street, lot#14, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. On march 29, 2003, six hispanic males were shot at the address of 325 elm street, douglas, coffee county, georgia. This area is locally known and referred to as the oak park community. Jose luis gaitan, ramon obino, juan camacho recendes, and nabor recendes were discovered deceased from gunshot wounds. The two surviving victims were able to describe the assailants as black males. Three sketches were completed with the assistance of the surviving victims in 2003. These sketches were recently updated to reflect potential changes in appearance over time (pictured above).

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Candida Cook

Age

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

On tuesday, september 23, 2002, candida marion cook's body was found in a wooded area located near the airport in tifton, tift county , georgia. Cook had been manually strangled. It was determined that cook was last seen on either the night of friday, september 19, 2003 or saturday, september 20, 2003 at her residence in tifton, tift county, georgia.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Frances Lunsford

Age

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

On monday, july 9, 2001 , the body of frances lunsford was found in-between a vacant mobile home and a pond in tifton, tift county , georgia. Lunsford had been strangled by a piece of clothing. Lunsford was last seen alive on the saturday prior to her body being found.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Shailesh Patel

Age

Cause of Death

Beaten/Stabbing

Info

Body found at his brother-in-law's residence. Last seen alive on 04/07/2000.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Rhonda Coleman

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Austin Wise

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Austin james wise was reportedly last seen during the early morning hours of sunday, may 28, 2017, after staying the night on griffin road in ware county, georgia. Case information to date indicates that austin james wise was by himself after departing the griffin road location.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

April Blair

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

April denise blair was last seen on march 6, 2004, after staying the night with a friend at the bel-air motel in waycross, ware county, georgia. April was in the company of an unknown white male. It is not known if foul play is involved in april’s disappearance.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Paula Wade

Age

25

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Paula and her son, brandon, were last reported to be seen at their apartment in the 1400 block of st. Augustine road, valdosta, ga. Paula was employed by sam’s club and they were reported missing when she failed to show up for work. They are considered missing persons/endangered.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Brandon Wade

Age

21

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Brandon and his mother, paula, were last reported to be seen at their apartment in the 1400 block of st. Augustine road, valdosta, ga. Paula was employed by sam’s club and they were reported missing when she failed to show up for work. They are considered missing persons/endangered.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Altomease Sallet

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Sallet (age 37) was last seen on thursday night, june 28, 2001 at approximately 11:00 p.M. When she left her place of employment, cady bag company, located in pearson, atkinson county, georgia. Sallet was wearing a blue short-sleeve flowered shirt and blue jeans. Sallet’s vehicle was located monday, july 2, 2001, at approximately 8:00 p.M. Abandoned on the shoulder of highway 64 in atkinson county. The location of the vehicle was north of pearson and heading away from pearson. The driver’s window was down. The keys were still located in the vehicle and the vehicle had not run out of gasoline. It is believed that foul play was involved in sallet’s disappearance.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Joey Miller

Age

42

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Colquitt County Sheriff's Office

Name

Doris Worrell

Age

39

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On wednesday, september 20, 2006, at approximately 11:17 a.M., the coffee county sheriff’s office responded to a shooting incident at jon’s sport park on thompson drive in douglas, georgia. Deputies arrived on the scene and found the body of doris worrell, age 39, at the scene. She was the victim of an apparent gunshot. Jon worrell, the husband of the victim and manager of jon’s sportpark, left the business at approximately 9:40 a.M. To run errands. His wife remained on the premises engaged in cleaning the business. When her husband returned at approximately 11:15 a.M., he found his wife’s body. On thursday, march 13, 2008, “conspiracy to commit murder” warrants were issued for glidden humberto rodriguez, 39, and brandon eugene cage, 20, both of douglas, in reference to the homicide of doris worrell. Both subjects were arrested in coffee county by coffee county deputies are in custody. The warrants are the result of the on-going investigation being conducted by the coffee county sheriff’s office and the gbi douglas office into the shooting death of doris worrell. At the time of the murder, rodriguez was employed at jon’s sports park. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the coffeecounty sheriff’s office at(912) 384-4227 or the georgia bureau of investigation at (912) 389-4103.

Agency

Coffee County Sheriff’s Office

Name

Mary Humphrey

Age

23

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Mary susan humphrey was last seen by friends on friday, may 30, 1980 in valdosta, georgia after leaving grego’s, which was a popular night club in the 80’s, with a male she met that night. Humphrey was a moody air force base airman first class assigned as an air traffic controller who lived off base near walker’s crossing. Humphrey left the bar and went to the man’s apartment off forrest street in valdosta. The man told officers that humphrey wanted to go home around 3:00 a.M. And she left his apartment walking down forrest street near park avenue. Humphrey was a white female, 23 yoa, with red hair, stood 5’3” tall and weighed 128 pounds. Humphrey was originally from lenexa, kansas and was stationed at moody air force base. Humphrey was last seen wearing a long sleeve burgundy in color shirt and dark colored slacks. On sunday, june 15, 1980, humphrey’s body was discovered about 50 feet off a dirt road known as old willacoochee road or more commonly called double bridge road in berrien county by a group of men running their hunting dogs. The investigation led law enforcement at the time to arrest a former boyfriend of humphrey. He was tried and acquitted by a berrien county jury on october 10, 1980. The gbi douglas office is asking for any assistance or information from the public which would lead to the identity of the person(s) responsible for the murder of mary susan humphrey. The humphrey family has remained in touch with investigators and would greatly appreciate getting closure for the loss of their loved one. If anyone has any information concerning mary susan humphrey, please contact the gbi office in douglas, ga. At 912-389-4103.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Shailesh Patel

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On april 8, 2000, at approximately 1:20 p.M., shailesh patel was found murdered at his brother-in-law's residence located on north gordon avenue, adel, cook county, georgia. Mr. Patel, who lived in locust grove in henry county, ga., had been staying at this residence and managing the e z mart convenience store while his brother-in-law and family were vacationing in california. A co-worker contacted the adel police department after mr. Patel failed to show up for work. Mr. Patel's body was discovered at the residence by officers of the adel police department. Mr. Patel had been stabbed and beaten. Mr. Patel was last seen on april 7, 2000, around 11:20 p.M. When he and a co-worker closed and left the store. Investigators believe that mr. Patel arrived at the gordon avenue residence around 11:30 p.M. Where he was attacked by an intruder. The forensic artist's sketch right is that of a man seen in the area several hours prior to the incident. Investigators are interested in talking to this person as a possible witness. The man is described as a 30 to 35 year old white male of average height and weight with a slim build and long, greasy hair that was medium to light brown in color. Anyone with information on this murder or on the identity of the person in the sketch is asked to contact the adel police department and/or the gbi. Contact: detective jim hill, adel police dept, 912-896-3771 special agent mike clayton, gbi â­ douglas, 912-389-4103

Agency

Adel Police Department

Name

Edith Sheffield

Age

49

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On friday, january 18, 2013, at approximately 6:36 pm, coffee county 911 received a call reporting a house fire at the residence of larue and edith sheffield, 10817 bowens mill road near broxton, georgia. The fire resulted in extensive damage to the 2-story residence. The initial investigation revealed one of the people who resided at the house had not been located. The coffee county sheriff’s office requested assistance from the douglas gbi office as well as the state fire marshall’s office. The scene was processed throughout the day saturday and the charred remains of a human body were discovered in the fire debris later that night. Utilizing dental records, the victim was identified by the gbi crime lab as edith carole sheffield, w/f, 49 years old. Mrs. Sheffield was last seen shortly before 6:00 pm that day leaving work in douglas, georgia. Autopsy results revealed the death was caused by gunshot, not a result of the fire. No arrest has been made and investigative leads are being followed. Please contact sac russell mansfield 912/389-4103 with information.

Agency

Coffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Johnny Parnell

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Johnny eugene abraham parnell was working for his family’s tow truck company when he responded to a call for help on I-10 on the morning of december 4, 1989. Johnny was later found on the side of the interstate near live oak, florida. According to reports at the time he was discovered with a gunshot wound.

Agency

Suwanee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Patricia Gambles

Age

21

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

On 08/12/1988, a body of an unknown black female was found on a tram road in a wooded area off county road 131. The body was partially clothed and wrappend in a green blanket along with plastic. Identification was made and victim was identified as patricia gambles. Patricia was last seen at a store located in worthington springs on 08/11/1988 with a friend and co-workers. Several interviews were conducted with witnesses and possible suspects with no relevant information obtained. As of now, no suspect has been identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Laverne Mack

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 4/17/1988, human remains were found in a wooded area of us 441 and interstate 10. The remains were later identified as that of laverne mack. Laverne had been reported missing on 08/11/1987 by lake city police department. There was not enough evidence to determine the cause of death and after several interviews, no suspects were able to be identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Joseph Sapp

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On 4/15/1983, joseph sapp was found deceased due to gunshot wounds to the head in the area of the columbia county fairgrounds. His vehicle was seen leaving by witnesses after hearing gunshots. His vehicle was later found abandoned at an apartment complex. Several interviews were conducted with no suspect being identified. It is beleived that joseph was involved in narcotic activity at one point and a large sum of money was withdrawn from his bank account prior to his death. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Eugene Parnell

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Suwannee Sheriff's Office

Name

Roshanda Mcguire

Age

2

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 11/2/1988, the body of roshonda mcguire, a 2 year old black female was found on interstate 10 in lake city, florida. It appeared that the infant was thrown from a moving vehicle and died from those injuries sustained. Investigation revealed roshanda was last seen with her mother detra mcguire leaving their residence two hours before she was found deceased. The whereabouts of detra were unknown at the time and as of this day, she has not been located. It is beleived detra was also murdered. No suspects identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Name

Willie Presley

Age

35

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The case facts stated the body was found around 5:15 pm in a home/bar that was named charley’s place and belonged to the husband of the victim, b/f willie mease presley. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds. A knife was found laying near her and several other items were also collected. No suspect was identified conclusively during the initial investigation, based upon the available documents. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office