East Dublin, GA Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Newsome

Name

Cheryl Newsome

Age

72

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Bennett

Name

Troy Bennett

Age

72

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Lawson

Name

Marquis Lawson

Age

28

Cause of Death

Hit by Vehicle

Info

Marquis deshaun lawson’s body was discovered alongside wheeler road just west of its intersection of patton road. He was believed to have been struck by a large service-type truck. A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Standridge

Name

Robin Standridge

Age

35

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Bertsche

Name

David Bertsche

Age

47

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Lawson

Name

Marquis Lawson

Age

28

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Marquis deshaun lawson’s body was discovered alongside wheeler road just west of its intersection of patton road. He was believed to have been struck on the night of wednesday july 24th, 2013 between 10 pm and 11 pm by a large service type truck or any vehicle with a heavy bumper or brush guard. A reward is offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for his death. Jones county sheriff's office 478-986-3479 or gbi tip line 1-800-597-8477.

Agency

Jones County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Standridge

Name

Robin Standridge

Age

35

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Farrer

Name

Bill Farrer

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Yarbrough

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

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cold-case-record__Coleman

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

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cold-case-record__Danielly

Name

Leona Danielly

Age

74

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On october 2, 1989, 74-year-old leona danielly was found deceased inside her home located at 112 harris road, cochran, bleckley county, georgia. Her death was ruled as a homicide. At approximately 11:25 a.M., danielly’s body was discovered by an insurance agent who came by the residence monthly to collect insurance dues. Danielly was observed outside her residence by witnesses the morning of her death. The region 12 eastman gbi office was requested shortly thereafter the discovery of her body. Danielly resided alone at her residence. Danielly suffered from multiple stab wounds.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Mancilla-Velez

Name

Jesus Mancilla-Velez

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Jesus mancilla-velez was last seen on september 5, 2020, and has not been heard from since this date. His car was found abandoned on a dirt road by a landowner in crawford county, ga. A missing person task force composed of the gbi, the houston county so, the crawford county so, the peach county so, byron pd, and the fort valley pd was formed to help search for jesus. Even with extensive search efforts, he has not yet been located. His family is desperate for answers and any help locating jesus mancilla-velez would be greatly appreciated.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Roberts

Name

Keeslyn Roberts

Age

20

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Hackle

Name

Lisa Hackle

Age

51

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Burroughs

Name

Louis Burroughs

Age

74

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Dean

Name

Teresa Dean

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Teresa's photo is shown age-progressed to 17 years. She was last seen on august 15, 1999 on lawrence drive in macon, georgia. She has a speech impediment and she may be in need of medical attention.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Pate

Name

Shy Pate

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Shy-shy was last seen friday, september 4, at 7:00pm on crumpler avenue in unadilla near the roxy club. She has braided, shoulder length hair with twirls in the front. There are 10 to 12 small gold beads in the twirls. Shy-shy needs medication for her asthma. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a bright, neon green, button-up shirt with the word "Braves" in red on the front; levi blue jeans; and white k-swiss tennis shoes. A $15,000 reward has been offered by the fbi, gbi and governor's office for information leading to her safe return. Please call (478) 987-4545 with any information.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Long

Name

Sabrina Long

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Last seen august 14, 1991, in bloomfield area of south macon. $7,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest & conviction of person(s) responsible for her disappearance.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Davis

Name

Kirsten Davis

Age

21

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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

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