Hendersonville, NC Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Bass III

Name

Marvelin Bass III

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, january 27, 2007, marvelin bass was shot to death as he left his job at wendy's restaurant on north pleasantburg drive. Witnesses reported seeing two suspects run across north pleasantburg drive towards mallard cove apartments. On january 27, 2010, the bass family held an auction to raise money in an effort to increase a reward. The event was televised and broadcast over the radio. After the initial media release, gpd received a tip that ultimately led to an arrest in the case. This case is still under active investigation and more arrests are expected.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Blassingame

Name

Ralph Blassingame

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 5, 1999, at approximately 7:10 p.M., two unknown black males came to 29 hall street and attempted to purchase drugs. When one of the three victims stated that he was done selling for the night, one subject shot the first victim in the head (victim survived). Both subjects entered the residence shooting. Ralph blassingame was fatally shot while attempting to flee.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Myrtle Jackson

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On july 16, 1977, myrtle jackson was found in her volkswagen, slumped over in driver’s seat with a gunshot wound to the head. Myrtle jackson and her car was found at or near 15 spruce street, greenville, with the car running. Myrtle jackson was 27 years old at time of incident. Myrtle jackson was killed by an unknown individual. She also used the names myrtle grant or mrs. Kenneth grant.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Norma Jackson

Age

43

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Norma jackson was a single mother of three children who worked as the night clerk at the cabana inn located at 407 north main street in greenville. Ms. Jackson had worked the overnight shift at the cabana inn, and on the morning of october 12, 1978, ms. Jackson's body was found by a coworker in the lobby area of the hotel. Ms. Jackson was stabbed multiple times and died as a result of those wounds. A clear motive for the crime has not been established.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Patterson

Name

Benjamin Patterson

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The body of benjamin patterson was discovered the afternoon of sunday, september 26, 1993. He was lying about 10 feet from a footpath that runs between 801 and 713 dunbar street. He was dressed in ladies clothing and was lying on his side on top of a tree branch. It appeared that the body had been there for over 24 hours. It also appeared that benjamin patterson may have been shot at another location. Prior to his disappearance, he was involved in an argument where shots were fired

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Russo

Name

Charlie Russo

Age

64

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On may 29, 1975, at approximately 12:15 a.M., two white male subjects entered the back door (kitchen) of the restaurant at closing time.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Belton

Name

Roger Belton

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Roger, known as "Horse," was last seen at the intersection of shaw street and crest lane on sauturday night around 11 p.M. His body was discovered at approximately 6:45 p.M. On sunday by a friend in a vacant apartment complex currently under renovation.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Grimes

Name

Sandra Grimes

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The Victim Was Originally Reported Missing On October 22, 1986 By Her Son. He Reported That She Left Her Residence Early Afternoon On October 21st To Go To The Store And Had Not Been Seen Since That Time. On November 6, 1986 Her Remains Were Found In The Woods Off The 1500 Block Of Merriman Avenue And Subsequently Identified.

Agency

Charlotte-mecklenburg Pd

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cold-case-record__Adams

Name

Albert Adams

Age

42

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Albert adams, known as "New york" in the greenline community, was shot and killed on the front porch of his apartment. It is believed that the subjects were attempting to rob his neighbor's apartment.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Bolden

Name

Ernest Bolden

Age

49

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

At approximately 6:45 on september 8, 1986, the bodies of ernest "Chick" bolden and oscar rice were found inside bolden's residence on martin street. Both victims had obvious physical injuries caused by a blunt object. The residence did not appear to be in disarray and there was no forced entry. Neighbors reported hearing nothing.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Alfonzo Brown

Age

14

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On easter sunday, april 19, 1992, at approximately 35 minutes after midnight, alfonzo "Ace" brown's body was located on the driveway of 705 jenkins street. Several shots were heard in the area and shell casings were found in the roadway adjacent to sallie's one stop grocery store on horton street. "Ace" brown was killed by an unknown individual

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Fetner

Name

Terry Fetner

Age

44

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Dale fetner was a recently divorced man living in the city of greenville. Mr. Fetner owned a contracting business called renovations by dale. At the time of his murder he was living in an apartment at azalea hills on greenville's east side. He was living there because his home had recently been suspiciously damaged by fire. On sunday, november 26, 2000, mr. Fetner returned to his apartment after spending the day working on a mountain home in saluda, nc. Before he was able to enter his apartment, he was attacked at his front door. Dale fetner was stabbed multiple times and succumbed to his wounds.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Patrick Jackson

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 6, 2010, patrick demetrius jackson was shot to death in the parking lot of the den, located at 1220-d laurens road. This incident remains unsolved, but detectives are actively investigating leads. Several people were in the area and we feel certain there are additional witnesses. There is currently a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the suspects in this case.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Miller

Name

Chester Miller

Age

60

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On sunday, august 19, 1978, at approximately 12:56 am, chester miller was found murdered inside the caper house convenience store at 777 e. Faris road. Mr. Miller was employed by the business at the time of the incident and died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The cash register was open with money missing.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Payne

Name

William Payne

Age

62

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On january 24, 1998, mr. Payne was found stabbed to death inside his apartment at 806 green avenue. He was a maintenance worker for delta apartments and lived alone at the time of his death.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Anderson

Name

Jason Anderson

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 27, jason anderson was shot to death and kyle rollins was seriously injured during a robbery at carolina pet center on airport road.

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Vaughn

Name

Hubert Vaughn

Age

64

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On october 10, 1974, hubert l. Vaughn was found beaten inside of sloan's liquor store at 14 lois avenue. Mr. Vaughn died the following day as a result of his injuries. The investigation determined that the likely motive for the crime was robbery, as money and items were missing from the store. Mr. Vaughn was a lifelong resident of greenville county and had served in the army air corps during wwii, flying missions over europe

Agency

Greenville PD

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cold-case-record__Potter

Name

Carolyn Potter

Age

Cause of Death

Blunt

Info

On august 15, 1993, the body of carolyn potter was found in her residence at 7 hillside park, campobello, sc. Potter had been beaten to death by a blint object.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Cunard

Name

Zachary Cunard

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On july 17, 2002, zachary cunard and mickey mcgraw were found inside cunard's residence at 1190 dickson rd, campobello, sc shot several times. Mcgraw's vehicle was found later that evening in greenville county off old ballenger rd and had been set on fire

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__McGraw

Name

Michael McGraw

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On july 17, 2002, zachary cunard and mickey mcgraw were found inside cunard's residence at 1190 dickson rd, campobello, sc shot several times. Mcgraw's vehicle was found later that evening in greenville county off old ballenger rd and had been set on fire

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Flemming

Name

Derrick Flemming

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Derrick flemming was shot inside his residence at 23 nesbitt dr, apt a, inman, sc on april 2, 2012

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Shaffer

Name

Haud Shaffer

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 28, 1984, haud shaffer was ambushed and shot to death on the front porch of his residence on highway 290, greer, sc. Shaffer went outside to investigate a noise and was shot on the porch.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Hindman

Name

James Hindman

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On july 12, 1988, james floyd hindman was reported missing. On october 23, 1988, hindman's body was found in a wooded area off becky gibson rd, greer, sc. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Stone

Name

James Stone

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 29, 1986 at 7:320 am, the body james stone was found inside his business. Dual lane tire located on highway 29 in lyman, sc. Stone had been struck in the head by an unknown object in an apparent robbery. It's believed the murder occured approximately 3 days before stone's body was found

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Drummond

Name

Laymond Drummond

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Laymond drummon was found shot to death at the ma & me lounge located at 220 lister rd, greer, sc. Laymond was shot while he was sitting in his burgundy truck. Drummond was found at 1:00 pm which is outside the normal operating hours of the bar. It is believed drummond was meeting someone when an apparent dispute occurred.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Sherbert

Name

Maude Sherbert

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 15, 1975, the body's of maude sherbert & eugene lowe were discovered in their residence on highway 290 in the fairmont community. Both had died from apparent gunshot wounds.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Lowe

Name

Eugene Lowe

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 15, 1975, the body's of maude sherbert & eugene lowe were discovered in their residence on highway 290 in the fairmont community. Both had died from apparent gunshot wounds.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Pruitt

Name

Randall Pruitt

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On september 13, 2004, firefighters found the remains of randall morris pruitt in his residence located at 2864 brockman mcclimon rd, greer, sc. Pruitt had been shot and killed before the house was set on fire.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Rogers

Name

Ronald Rogers

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 26, 992, ronald rogers nude body was found beside his vehicle in the cul-de-sac at hill side park, duncan. Sc. Ronald has been shot to death and was last seen at the dairy queen near the truck stops of america in duncan, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Terry Johnson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On may 19, 1984, firefighters responded to a residence on new cut rd, inman, sc for a house fire. After extinguishing the fire, the body of terry randall johnson was found in his residence. Johnson's death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Cooper

Name

Wanda Cooper

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 4, 1976, the body of wanda dale cooper was found in her residence in fingerville, sc. Cooper had been beaten and shot to death. There were signs of forced entry into the residence.

Agency

Spartanburg County

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cold-case-record__Burgess

Name

Juan Burgess

Age

38

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

Greenville County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Morris

Name

Herman Morris

Age

64

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

At 4:15 p.M. Sunday, may 29, 2011, anna cornelia morris walked away from her home on congaree road in an unknown direction. Ms. Morris, 64 years of age at the time of her disappearance, has ongoing health issues which place her at risk. She was carrying a black duffle bag when last seen. Dna is on file.

Agency

Richland County

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