Polk County, NC Area Cold Cases
Name
Marvelin Bass IIIAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Ralph BlassingameAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Myrtle JacksonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Norma JacksonAge
43Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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
Name
Benjamin PattersonAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 firedAgency
Greenville PD
Name
Charlie RussoAge
64Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Roger BeltonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Albert AdamsAge
42Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Ernest BoldenAge
49Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
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
Name
Alfonzo BrownAge
14Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 individualAgency
Greenville PD
Name
Terry FetnerAge
44Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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
Name
Patrick JacksonAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Chester MillerAge
60Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
William PayneAge
62Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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
Name
Jason AndersonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Hubert VaughnAge
64Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
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 europeAgency
Greenville PD
Name
Anna LakeAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On january 2, 1993, skeletal remains were located off bradley dr, wellford, sc. The remains were identified as belonging to anna caroline lake who had been reported missing on september 6, 1990. It is beloved that caroline was stabbed to death.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Anna HuckebaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Anna hucheba & randy cochran were found shout to death in vehicle on the morning og june 23, 2012 at the intersection of old canaan rd & blanchard rd, spartanburg, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Randy CochranAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Anna hucheba & randy cochran were found shout to death in vehicle on the morning og june 23, 2012 at the intersection of old canaan rd & blanchard rd, spartanburg, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Autumn CoxAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
In february 1990 antumn lee cox was reported mising from concord, nc. On july 5, 1992, skeletal remains identified as belonging to antumn were found behind the old spartan undies building located at the bond industrial park. It is belived that antumn was stabbed to death with asn edged object.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Brenda TuckerAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 10, 1997, brenda sue tucker was shot and killed in an apparent robbery, while working as clerk at the li'l vegas video poker business located at 1249 asheville hwy, spartanburg, sc.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Carolyn PotterAge
Cause of Death
BluntInfo
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
Name
Claude SolesbeeAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 19, 1979, claude solesbee, a used car salesman, was ambushed and shot outside his residence at 90 mike circle, boiling springs, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Crystal BradshawAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 3, 2007, firefighters responded to 107 northrbook st, boiling springs, sc in reference to a residential fire. Once the fire was extinguished the body of crystal bradshaw was foud in the residence.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Zachary CunardAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 fireAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Michael McGrawAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 fireAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Derrick FlemmingAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Derrick flemming was shot inside his residence at 23 nesbitt dr, apt a, inman, sc on april 2, 2012Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Emery WilliamsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Emery lorenzo williams was shot to death while driving his dark blue bmw near willis rd in spartanburg, sc.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Haud ShafferAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
James WilliamsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 7, 1994, james douglas williams was found shot to death on oak st in the arkwright community of spartanburg county, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
James GibsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 3, 1984, the body of james gibson; aka: cutie pie, was found inside his residence on southgate dr, spartanburg, sc. Gibson died from an apparent gunshot wound.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
James HindmanAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
James StoneAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 foundAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
James YoungAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 29, 2008, james young was shot and killed as 3 masked subjects tried to rob him at his apartment located at 106 b stonecreek dr, spartanburg, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Jeffrey WestAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 15, 1987, they body of jeffrey west was found in room 225 if the ramada inn located on charisma dr, spartanburg, sc. It was determined west died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Jerry JerrellAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 18, 1983, jerry jerrell was reported missing after his vehicle was found burning on a fire break off the railroad tracks north of mayo, sc. On december 19, 1983, jerrell's body was found in lake bowen on compton bridge rd, boiling springs, sc. Jerrell died from several gunshot wounds.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Joy MackAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 20, 2009, joy mack was shot while inside her home in a drive-by shooting at 4041 tacco cort, spartanburg, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Karen MullinsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 22, 2006, karen jerome mullins was killed in the parking lot of the down south club on farley ave, spartanburg, sc. Mullins died from gunshot wounds suffered when subjects started shooting into the building and crowd at the club.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Laymond DrummondAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Madelyn ThomasAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 24, 1990, the body of a female was found near hoechst fibers off davis chapel rd, spartanburg, sc. The hands, feet, and head of the victim had been removed. In 2013 using dna technology the female was identified as madelyn cox thomas who was reported missing from gaston county, nc.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Marcus BoydAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 12, 2001, marcus boyd was shot outside a night club called shakers located at 1010 s. Church st extension, spartanburg, sc. Several caliber firearms were fired suring a shootout and marcus was one of the victims shot and killed.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Matthew GriffinAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 29, 1989, skeletal remains were found at foster grove rd & old furnace rd in boiling springs, sc. The remains belonged to matthew arthur griffin. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Maude SherbertAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Eugene LoweAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Michael HinsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 12, 1970, michael hinson, an 11th grader dorman high school baseball player, was shot while at the intersection of asheville hwy & california ave, spartanburg, sc. The shooter is believed to be the front passenger in a green late 60's model plymouth fury, and may have lived in the cleveland park community at the time of the murder.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Norwood FannAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 17, 1985, the body of norwood fann was found on glenn rd off howard st, spartanburg, sc. Norwood's cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Witnesses stated they saw a small white car in the area around the time of the murderAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Randall PruittAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Ray BallardAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 4, 1991, ray ballard was found shot to death in his residence at 302 willow lakes rd, spartanburg, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Rayford RogersAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 26, 1989, the body of rayford rogers was found in the trunk of his own vehicle on a dirt road off frey rd, wellford, sc. The dirt road is located within a mile of nazareth rd on the right coming from reidville rd.Agency
Spartanburg County
Name
Ronald RogersAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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, scAgency
Spartanburg County