Promised Land, 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
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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
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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
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
Anne OutzAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 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
Jimmy WebbAge
67Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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) 542-7901Agency
Elbert County Sheriff's Office
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
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
Donnie MillerAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 14, 2005 donnie miller and mardell hunter were shot to death whlile they were at a residence located at 868 miller rd, woodruff, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Mardell HunterAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 14, 2005 donnie miller and mardell hunter were shot to death whlile they were at a residence located at 868 miller rd, woodruff, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Eric FergusonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 28, 1987, the bodies of eric and doris ferguson were found shot to death in their residence located off foster mill rd, pauline, scAgency
Spartanburg County
Name
Doris FergusonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 28, 1987, the bodies of eric and doris ferguson were found shot to death in their residence located off foster mill rd, pauline, scAgency
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
Eugene WrightAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 4, 1986 eugene wright was found shot to death behind the counter of a hotel he operated off whitestone rd and s. Pine st, spartanburg, sc. Robbery appears to be the motive and two youngblack males were seen running from the office during the time frame the murder is believed to have occurred.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