Tennille, 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
Marquis LawsonAge
28Cause of Death
Hit by VehicleInfo
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
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
Marquis LawsonAge
28Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
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
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
Leona DaniellyAge
74Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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
Name
Jesus Mancilla-VelezAge
35Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Keeslyn RobertsAge
20Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Teresa DeanAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Sabrina LongAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
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
Name
Scott CastilloAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, february 16, 2004 , scott arturo castillo was found murdered outside his residence located at 4642 thomson highway , lincolnton, lincoln county , georgia. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Evidence suggests castillo was killed on sunday, february 15, 2004 . Castillo lived alone at his residence.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Sonya TukesAge
22Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On may 10, 2004, sonya lawona tukes was reported missing. Sonya was last known to be alive at her residence at 190 wimberly circle, tennille, washington county, georgia, on may 9, 2004. Sonya lawona tukes was last seen wearing a black tshirt, green pants, and black flip flops. Foul play is suspected.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Name
Scott CastilloAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On monday, february 16, 2004 , scott arturo castillo was found murdered outside his residence located at 4642 thomson highway , lincolnton, lincoln county , georgia. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Evidence suggests castillo was killed on sunday, february 15, 2004 . Castillo lived alone at his residence. A reward of $1500 is offered for the apprehension and prosecution of those responsible for the murder of scott castillo. Contact s/a tony williamson, gbi thomson, 706/595-2575 or lincoln county sheriff's department, 706/359-4118.Agency
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department