Saluda, SC Area Cold Cases
Name
Amy EllisonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of amy ellison was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound at a residence on brigham landing road.Agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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
Agency
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
Amy EllisonAge
27Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
The georgia bureau of investigation's region 7 office in thomson, georgia and the burke county sheriff’s office are investigating the murder of amy ellison. On wednesday, march 07, 2012 at approximately 5:54 a.M., the burke county sheriff’s office responded to a residence on brigham landing road in girard, georgia in reference to a female subject found with a fatal gunshot wound. The victim resided at the home along with her minor children. The oldest child found her deceased inside of the residence. The burke county sheriff’s department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for amy’s death. Contact burke county sheriff's office at (706) 554-2133 or the georgia bureau of investigation at (706) 595-2575 with information.Agency
Burke County Sheriff's Office
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
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
Arthur BundrickAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Arthur (marvin) bundrick was shot to death on april 1, 1968. His body was discovered by a citizen checking on a woods fire in the area off of claytor road in hopkins, sc. Mr. Bundrick’s body was lying near his 1956 station wagon which was parked along a field off of claytor road.Agency
Richland County
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
Ronald WestonAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Mr. Ronald j. Weston died as a result of gunshot wounds. His body was found at cabin creek and elm savannah roads in hopkins, south carolina.Agency
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
Willis JonesAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 12, 2010, the richland county sheriff’s department responded to a request for law enforcement due to an open door of the mobile home in which willis jones was living located on nazery circle in hopkins, south carolina. Mr. Jones was found deceasedAgency
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
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
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
Willie GilmoreAge
21Cause of Death
shootingInfo
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 McKelvinAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 BiresAge
Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
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
Warren NelsonAge
46Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Amir JenningsAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Otis WilliamsAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Gerald McDanielAge
63Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 BouknightAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Reginald JohnsonAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Joey HareAge
47Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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, 2009Agency
Columbia
Name
LaKavis HenicksAge
13Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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