Troy, SC Area Cold Cases

Name

Cheryl Newsome

Age

72

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The georgia bureau of investigation regional investigative office (region 7) in thomson and the warren county sheriff’s office are investigating the homicides of cheryl newsome and troy bennett. On monday, august 3, 2020, newsome and bennett were found dead inside their home located at 5191 mitchell road, mitchell, warren county, georgia.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Troy Bennett

Age

72

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The georgia bureau of investigation regional investigative office (region 7) in thomson and the warren county sheriff’s office are investigating the homicides of cheryl newsome and troy bennett. On monday, august 3, 2020, newsome and bennett were found dead inside their home located at 5191 mitchell road, mitchell, warren county, georgia.

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

Bill Farrer

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Farrer was last seen on friday, september 13, 2002 between 10:30am and 1:00pm. His boat was found that day anchored in the middle of rocky comfort creek near louisville, georgia. His truck was found parked by rocky comfort creek where he liked to fish, but numerous searches of the area failed to locate mr. Farrer.

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

Amy Ellison

Age

27

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 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

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

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

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

Anna Lake

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

Donnie Miller

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Mardell Hunter

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Eric Ferguson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Doris Ferguson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Eugene Wright

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Shaffer

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

Eugene Lowe

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 15, 1975, the body's of maude sherbert & eugene lowe were discovered in their residence on highway 290 in the fairmont community. Both had died from apparent gunshot wounds.

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

James Hindman

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On july 12, 1988, james floyd hindman was reported missing. On october 23, 1988, hindman's body was found in a wooded area off becky gibson rd, greer, sc. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

James Stone

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 29, 1986 at 7:320 am, the body james stone was found inside his business. Dual lane tire located on highway 29 in lyman, sc. Stone had been struck in the head by an unknown object in an apparent robbery. It's believed the murder occured approximately 3 days before stone's body was found

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Laymond Drummond

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

Maude Sherbert

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 15, 1975, the body's of maude sherbert & eugene lowe were discovered in their residence on highway 290 in the fairmont community. Both had died from apparent gunshot wounds.

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Randall Pruitt

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

Rayford Rogers

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 26, 1989, the body of rayford rogers was found in the trunk of his own vehicle on a dirt road off frey rd, wellford, sc. The dirt road is located within a mile of nazareth rd on the right coming from reidville rd.

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Ronald Rogers

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 26, 992, ronald rogers nude body was found beside his vehicle in the cul-de-sac at hill side park, duncan. Sc. Ronald has been shot to death and was last seen at the dairy queen near the truck stops of america in duncan, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Antonio Hill Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On october 10, 2012, antonio hill jr was found shot to death in a residence located at 445 bens creek rd, woodruff, sc

Agency

Spartanburg County

Name

Barbara Scott

Age

80

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On november 2, 2015, mike scott , 58, his mother, barbara scott, 80, mike’s wife cathy scott , 60, and cathy’s 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 sheriff’s office at 864-260-4400.

Agency

Anderson County Sheriff's Department