Pickens County, SC 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
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
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
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
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
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
Barbara ScottAge
80Cause 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
Juan BurgessAge
38Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Name
Michael ScottAge
58Cause 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
Tina MilfordAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Abducted from job at local lil cricket convenience store and found the next day shot in the head partially nude. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the anderson sheriff's office at (864) 260-4400.Agency
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Name
Herman MorrisAge
64Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
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