Chappells, SC Area Cold Cases
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
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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
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
Brandon OdomAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Name
Kevin HolderAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
No narrative given. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the aiken police department at 803-642-7620Agency
Aiken Police Department
Name
Willie Simmons JrAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Name
Cathy ScottAge
60Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On november 2, 2015, mike scott , 58, his mother, barbara scott, 80, mikes wife cathy scott , 60, and cathys mother, violet taylor, 85, were all found dead at their home on refuge road in pendleton south carolina. Anyone with information about the quadruple homicide should contact the anderson county sheriffs office at 864-260-4400.Agency
Anderson County Sheriff's Department
Name
Kenneth CoeAge
63Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Kenneth gray coe was shot through the front window of his home on june 9, 2002. He died a few days later in the hospital. If you have information on this case, please call the anderson county sheriff's office at (864) 260-4400 or the anderson area crime stoppers at 1-888-crime-sc (274-6372).Agency
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Name
Violet TaylorAge
85Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On november 2, 2015, mike scott , 58, his mother, barbara scott, 80, mikes wife cathy scott , 60, and cathys mother, violet taylor, 85, were all found dead at their home on refuge road in pendleton south carolina. Anyone with information about the quadruple homicide should contact the anderson county sheriffs office at 864-260-4400.Agency
Anderson County Sheriff's Department
Name
Barbara CampbellAge
34Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Victim went for a walk and didn't return. Body found 09/1992 by a hunter. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Claudette YoungAge
17Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Claudette young was last seen on april 16, 1993 and reported missing by her mother on may 5, 1993. Ms. Young's remains were found on july 16, 1993 in a wooded field in lower richland county. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Cody PresherAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Robert codath "Cody" presher was found by his roommate dead in his apartment. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Mike O'BoyleAge
20Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Eugene carmichael "Mike" o'boyle was a sophomore at university of south carolina whose car was found burned and later, skeletal remains were found about a mile away from his car. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Natasha WarrenAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 24, 2008, 23-year-old natasha warren was found deceased inside her vehicle near I-26 at bush river road exit . She was on her way to work and had pulled off the interstate with a flat tire. Ms. Warren went to a nearby convenience store to call a family member for assistance and also called her boss to let them know she would be late. Found dead with gunshot wound. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Raymond Randolph JrAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Raymond "Bayray" randolph, jr. Was found deceased in a vacant house on everitt street off hardscramble road. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Regina CanzaterAge
37Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Regina griffin canzater was found strangled by the railroad tracks on west beltline blvd. Near colony apartments . If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Silene EaddyAge
15Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Silene eaddy aka erica mccoy was beaten and set on fire. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Theron WoodardAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Theron "Boukie" woodard and a friend had just left insomnia night club and as they approached the theater at columbia mall a dark vehicle drove up beside them and began shooting. Mr. Woodard was in the passenger seat, was hit, and died from his injuries. If you have any information concerning this case please call crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the richland county sheriff's department cold case unit at 803-576-3462.Agency
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Name
Clarence MilesAge
56Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On the morning of july 24, 1972, mr. Clarence miles, who lived on liston lane in the blythewood, sc area, was in his carport preparing to leave for work when he was shot. He later died from his injuries.Agency
Richland County
Name
Ruby CrooksAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ruby crooks was found beaten and shot to death at her home on langford road in blythewood, south carolina. The body of her fiancé, joe duda, who was also beaten and shot, was also found at the scene.Agency
Richland County
Name
John Gurganus SrAge
45Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 9, 1979, the body of john gurganus, sr. Was found in a burning van off us highway 176 and deerfield road in richland county, south carolina. An autopsy report showed that the victim had been shot.Agency
Richland County
Name
Patrick SmythAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Patrick smyth’s body was found at approximately 1 a.M. On february 13, 1987 in the northern portion of richland county, sc near I-77 on highway 555. He had been shot and burned. He was a commercial truck driver whose tractor, a 1978 white road commander ii, silver with red stripes, bearing a pennsylvania tag was destroyed by fire. The white trailer and its contents were intact. Both the tractor and trailer bore the w. F. Burns trucking company logo. It is believed that smyth had fuel line trouble and bought parts at a truck stop located on I-77 in either north or south carolina. It also is believed he obtained a ride from an unknown motorist.Agency
Richland County
Name
Barbara CampbellAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Barbara o. Campbell was reported missing on august 8, 1992. Witness stated the 34-year-old black female was going for a walk and never returned. The body of ms. Campbell was discovered off lyksland trail road in richland county on the september 19, 1992. Ms. Campbell was pregnant at the time of her death.Agency
Richland County
Name
Teresa OreeAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ms. Teresa a. Oree’s body was found behind a vacant house near wakefield and roosevelt roads., not far from where she lived. She had been shot three times.Agency
Richland County
Name
Jack RobinsonAge
65Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On august 17, 1996 richland county sheriff’s deputies responded to the rosewood boat landing at the end of rosewood drive, just down from the sc state fairgrounds. Witnesses reported that a man had been stabbed. When deputies arrived, they discovered the body of jack robinson. Witnesses described how robinson met with a man and walked with him into a wooded area. Shortly thereafter, they heard jack screaming for help as he stumbled out of the woods. The suspect, in the composite above, was described as a latino male about 5’10”, 160 lbs., mustache, wearing ray-ban style sunglasses and about 25-35 years old. Jack lived on ranch road and worked at moncrief army hospital on ft. Jackson in the drug dispensaryAgency
Richland County
Name
Darrell Williams IIIAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 14, 2008, darrell williams was the victim of a home invasion which took place on berkshire drive. According to a witness, the unknown male subject was wearing a red bandana, black shirt and pants and carrying a handgun.Agency
Richland County
Name
Donald RyantAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Donald ryant was found shot to death at 2 sandy springs court in northwest richland county around 11 p.M. On december 14, 2008. He was shot while sitting in his vehicle with the engine running. Donald was only 27 years old at the time of his deathAgency
Richland County
Name
Adrian SilvaAge
46Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 3, 2016 at 4 a.M. Richland county sheriff deputies responded to a harley davidson motorcycle traffic crash at longreen parkway and churchland drive. Mr. Adrian silva crashed as a result of multiple gun shots to his body.Agency
Richland County
Name
James WalkerAge
56Cause of Death
MissingInfo
James walker was reported missing on may 2, 2018 by his sister. He is not answering his phone and no one has heard from him since april 18, 2018.Agency
Richland County
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
Darren WilliamsAge
39Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
On july 14, 2009, the body of darren williams, 39, was found in a dirt parking lot near magnum street adjacent to the georgia dome. The victim, williams, was struck and killed by a vehicle, described as a white suv, possibly a ford expedition or lincoln navigator. The suspect is believed to have a tattoo of a pit bull terrier on his left arm.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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
Name
Richard HurleyAge
Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
The simpsonville police department is requesting your assistance with information regarding a hit and run fatality that occurred on december 18, 2014 at 07:30pm at the intersection of davenport rd and foxfire dr. The victim, mr. Richard hurley, was jogging westbound down davenport rd when the unknown suspect, driving a 1999-2003 jeep cherokee, struck the victim and did not stop.Agency
Simpsonville
Name
Cassandra JohnsonAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early morning hours of saturday, september 22, 1984 the simpsonville police department was called to the 400 block of w. Georgia rd. In reference to a deceased female a local resident had discovered the partially clothed body in tall grass beside the roadway. This location was near the former ingle's grocery store near I-385 and w. Georgia rd. Upon arriving on scene officers determined the victim had been stabbed multiple times and died as a result of these injuries.Agency
Simpsonville
Name
Elizabeth CrawfordAge
34Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Elizabeth crawford was last seen on july 16, 1986, at approximately 10:30pm, by her child in their home located in the cherrywood trailer park (currently named pinewood mobile home park). At that time crawford left her residence to go to a friend's house and has not contacted family or friends since then. Crawford's vehicle, which crawford took with her to go to her friend's house, was located on july 19, 1986 by a fountain inn police officer in front of wilson's sporting located on georgia street in fountain inn, sc. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the recovery.Agency
Simpsonville
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