Cross Hill, SC Area Cold Cases

Name

Darren Williams

Age

39

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

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

Anne Outz

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 24, 2006, anne outz was found dead in a wooded area near the red minnow restaurant on brewers bridge road. She was last seen on june 6, 2006, and was found deceased on june 24, 2006.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Scott Castillo

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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

Name

Sonya Tukes

Age

22

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

Dwayne Lane

Age

52

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Richmond County Sheriff's Office

Name

Larry Drayton Jr

Age

15

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Richmond County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jimmy Webb

Age

67

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On friday, october 6, 2000, the elbert county sheriff's office in elberton, georgia responded to a local residence where the body of a 67-year-old white male had been discovered. The victim, jimmy harris webb, had been shot to death approximately four days earlier. At the time of the murder, the victim was in possession of a very large coin collection believed to be valued in excess of $100,000.00. The collection consisted of approximately 500 to 1000 coins that ranged in date from the early 1800's to present. The safes containing the coin collection had been broken open and all the coins were taken. There were no signs of any struggle or forced entry into the home. If anyone has any information on this homicide or on the stolen coins, please contact the investigative division of the elbert county sheriff's department at (706) 283-2420 or (706) 283-2032. Special agent ben williams with the athens office of the georgia bureau of investigation can also be contacted at (706) 542-7901. Agencies: elbert county sheriff's office georgia bureau investigation athens regional office contact: scarborough, elbert county sheriff's department at (706) 283-2032 special agent ben williams, gbi athens office, at (706) 542-7901

Agency

Elbert County Sheriff's Office

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

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

Name

Scott Castillo

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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

Otis Williams

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On nov. 25, 2011 at 11:15 pm the victim otis williams, jr. Age 37 was found shot to death in a car at the pitt stop located at 4452 devine st. The shooting apparently happened between 5:00 pm and 11:15 pm.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Claude Solesbee

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 19, 1979, claude solesbee, a used car salesman, was ambushed and shot outside his residence at 90 mike circle, boiling springs, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Gerald McDaniel

Age

63

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 19, 2010 at 12:15 am the victim gerald mcdaniel age 63 was shot to death at the u-stor storage facility located at 3415 two notch rd. Robbery was a likely motive and a light colored chevy impala was observed leaving the scene.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Aaron Bouknight

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 28, 2010 at 3:12 am the victim aaron bouknight age 23 was shot to death with an assault rifle in the parking lot of the richland county judicial center located at 1701 main st. The victim along with friends had just left club dreams across the street. They were involved in a confrontation with three men who were driving a burgundy or dark colored suv. The suspects claimed to be from “the rock.”

Agency

Columbia

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

Name

Warren Nelson

Age

46

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On feb. 10, 2012 at 7:00 am the victim warren nelson age 46 was found shot to death in the parking lot of gable oaks apts. At 901 colleton st. Evidence indicates that the shooting happened around 3:45 am.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Reginald Johnson

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On aug. 8, 2009 at 12:40 am the victim reginald johnson age 24 was shot to death at 1004-c pine st. During a home invasion robbery. As many as four suspects were involved.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Richard Hurley

Age

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

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 Johnson

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Crawford

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name

Amir Jennings

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On december 06, 2011, columbia police investigators began a search for a missing child, amir jennings. The mother of this child provided false information to police regarding the child’s whereabouts. In august, 2011, zinah jennings was prosecuted for unlawful conduct toward a child and sentenced to 10 years in prison. An exhaustive search of a multi-state area proved fruitless. As of june 27, 2013, amir jennings has not been found.

Agency

Columbia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name

Willie Gilmore

Age

21

Cause of Death

shooting

Info

On nov. 16, 2013 at 12:54 am the victim willie gilmore age 21 was shot to death outside of 2504 bailey st. Evidence indicates the victim and suspect were acquainted. There were witnesses to the shooting.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Nathaniel McKelvin

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On nov. 15, 2013 at 8:40 pm the victim nathaniel mckelvin age 21 was shot to death outside of 735 martha st. Two other victims were also wounded during the shooting. Two unknown men were seen fleeing in a small black car.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Lindsey Bires

Age

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

On september 16, 2012 at 2:28 in the morning, palmetto-richland hospital nurse lindsey bires was struck by a small white vehicle. Prior to being hit by this vehicle, lindsey bires was sitting on the curve at 2 medical park drive. The vehicle fled the scene leaving lindsey critically injured. This vehicle and its driver could not be located or identified.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Joey Hare

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On feb. 3, 2009 at 8:35 pm the victim joey hare age 47 reported that he was assaulted in the parking lot of 1211 taylor st. By two unknown males and a female known to him as sonja. The victim was taken to the hospital and died on feb. 11, 2009

Agency

Columbia

Name

LaKavis Henicks

Age

13

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On sept. 3, 2007 at 1:00 am the victim lakavis henicks age 13 was shot to death in the parking lot of the gaz-bah at 6201 farrow rd. There was a fight among a group of teenagers and several shots were fired. The victim was not the intended target.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Jason Carroll

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On sept. 2, 2007 at 12:02 am the victims jason carroll and derek chris spain both age 20 were shot to death in front of building 7 of ames manor apts. Located at 5779 ames rd. An unknown male had opened fire without warning from the corner of the building.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Derek Chris

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On sept. 2, 2007 at 12:02 am the victims jason carroll and derek chris spain both age 20 were shot to death in front of building 7 of ames manor apts. Located at 5779 ames rd. An unknown male had opened fire without warning from the corner of the building.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Cheryl Conners

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On oct. 7, 2005 at 12:01 am the partially clothed body of cheryl conners age 45 was found in a pathway off of 1700 van heise st. The pathway leads to several trailers at 1717 carnegie st. Evidence indicates the victim was initially assaulted across van heise st. In the crescent hill cemetery and then dragged to the pathway.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Marty Jackson

Age

34

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 18, 2005 at 10:50 pm the victim marty jackson age 34 was shot to death on 600 sunset dr. While driving a blue 1992 nissan sentra. The victim had just left the mcdonalds on broad river rd., drove up sunset dr., and was preparing to turn left onto abingdon rd. When he was shot.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Patrick Watford

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On feb. 15, 2005 at 2:35 am the victim patrick watford age 18 was shot to death while standing just inside of his front door at 4311 catherine ave. Numerous shots had been fired from the street in front of the victim’s residence.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Rochelle Jenkins

Age

37

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On feb. 6, 2005 at 1:00 am the body of rochelle jenkins age 37 was found stabbed to death in an alley off of 800 pavilion st. In five points. The victim was last seen alive approximately two hours earlier near the five points fountain.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Samuel Peake

Age

44

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thanksgiving morning nov. 24, 2004 at 12:50 am samuel “mike” peake age 44 was found shot to death inside of his gold 2000 chevy cavalier on 400 huger st. The victim had managed to drive there after being shot in the back while outside of his vehicle. The shooting probably happened at s. Saluda ave. And oceola st. A month earlier at that location a shot had been fired into the rear bumper of the victim’s car.

Agency

Columbia

Name

Mia Milledge

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On june 21, 2001 at 11:07 am the body of mia livetta milledge was found on the loading dock at aaro rentals at 2246 two notch rd. The victim had been dead for several hours and she had been beaten and choked

Agency

Columbia