Ulmer, SC Area Cold Cases

Name

Amy Ellison

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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

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

Brandon Odom

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

Aiken County Sheriff's Office

Name

Johnny Young Jr

Age

38

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

Dorchester County Sheriff's Office

Name

Kevin Holder

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 803-642-7620

Agency

Aiken Police Department

Name

Willie Simmons Jr

Age

33

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

Aiken County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dean Chambers

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Left sheffield, al hitchhiking home to sardis, ga. Last seen at bars near savannah. Carpenter, painter, mother of three. Remains found near I-16. Last worn items include white british knight tennis shoes, jeans, and a white or brown carhart jacket. Missing necklace and personal bags.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Allyson Romedy

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ms. Romedy was reported missing the morning of march 1, 2002. She was last seen at her residence at 430 weisenbaker road, apartment 1, rincon, georgia in effingham county. Her abandoned vehicle, a 1997 four-door plymouth breeze, was found two days later at the fair oaks apartments off of weisenbaker road about a mile from her residence

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

George Williams

Age

71

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Effingham county sheriff’s deputies found george williams deceased in a pool house on the 3000 block of mccall road on october 15, 2020 in ricon, georgia. Very few details have been released about the 70-year-old man’s death.

Agency

Effingham County Sheriff’s Office

Name

Dorothy Olbert

Age

50

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

At around midnight on february 4, 1975, 50-year-old dorothy kay olbert was reported missing by her husband on hilton head island, after failing to return from a church meeting.About 45 minutes after she was reported missing, olbert was found deceased outside her vehicle near the back gate of shipyard plantation off of north forest beach drive. Forensic autopsy revealed that olbert died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. Numerous interviews were conducted, as well as forensic examination, which was limited at the time, of evidence collected at the scene. Olbert had no known enemies and the motive for her death was not apparent.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

George Davie

Age

56

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 1:00 am on october 16, 1981, 56-year-old security officer george davie was shot and killed at the port royal plantation gate. Deputies determined that the unknown subjects stole davie’s handgun following the shooting. No witnesses were identified. Investigators gathered information to suggest that davie was committed to his responsibilities as a security officer and may have refused local drug dealers access to deliver illegal drugs their customers in the plantation. This information was never corroborated.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Sarah Glisson

Age

88

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 22, 1986, 88-year-old sarah grace glisson was found deceased in her bluffton residence in proximity to where rose hill stands today.Investigators learned that glisson, who was legally blind, lived alone and was routinely checked on by friends.When no one had heard from glisson, deputies were dispatched to her residence for a health and welfare check.Deputies found glisson bound by household cloths in her bed deceased. In addition, her residence was found in disarray and believed burglarized.Forensic autopsy revealed that glisson died of suffocation from being restrained by the cloths.Forensic examination of evidence collected at the scene has yet to identify a subject in glisson’s death.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Jennifer Olson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Inflicted

Info

On july 30, 1989, a jogger on the beach discovered the deceased body of 19-year-old jennifer olson in the surf near the westin resort on hilton head island. Forensic autopsy revealed that olson died as result of injuries caused by blunt force inflicted by unknown subjects in the early morning hours of july 30, and that she may been been victim of a sexual assault. Investigators learned that olsen was accompanying her family at an insurance convention at the westin, where she made a few acquaintances. Those people were interviewed in the days following her murder. Witnesses reported that one of the persons interviewed by investigators, a male subject, had been sitting with olson in the westin pool area near the beach at approximately 3:00 am; a few hours before she was found dead. That subject was interviewed numerous times about his involvement in olson’s murder, but denied any involvement. In 1992, the same subject was charged and convicted of murdering a woman in another state, where he is serving a life sentence. He remains a strong person of interest in jennifer olson’s death.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Robert Walsh

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On february 2, 2002, sean sandlin and robert walsh, both 30 years old, were found shot to death in a storage unit located at taylor’s warehouse in bluffton.Investigators learned that the subject responsible approached the two at their storage unit and shot them multiple times with a long gun. It was believed the overhead door to the storage unit was open when the subject(s) approached and then shut after the shooting, which appeared to be an attempt to delay the discovery of their bodies. Gunshots were heard by witnesses in the residential area nearby. Witnesses reported that, after hearing the shots, they saw what they believed to be a ford king ranch pickup truck speed out of the taylor warehouse parking lot. The information provided by the various witnesses did not lead to the identification of subjects. The storage unit where their bodies were found had been rented by walsh. It was searched and revealed property that had been stolen from construction sites as far away as charleston. In a search of another storage unit at taylor warehouse that was rented by walsh, investigators discovered additional stolen property from construction sites. There is reason to suspect that walsh and sandlin had been traveling outside beaufort county to steal from home sites under construction to sell the tools and other items on the black market. In addition, walsh had been arrested and charged with extortion several months prior to the murders. As is the case with those engaged in sales of illegal drugs, walsh’s and sandlin’s activities were inherently dangerous and put them at higher risk for violence

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Nathaniel Davis

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

In the early morning hours of march 8, 2003, 25-year-old nathaniel davis was shot multiple times by unknown subjects on macphersonville road in yemassee. In the early morning hours of march 8, 2003, 25-year-old nathaniel davis was shot multiple times by unknown subjects on macphersonville road in yemassee.A passenger in his vehicle witnessed the shooting and advised that davis and she were traveling on macphersonville road on the way to a drug deal — that she had set up — when they were shot at by unknown subjects in an approaching vehicle.The passenger advised that she got out of davis’s vehicle and hid in the woods, where she observed three african-american male subjects get out of the vehicle that the shots were fired from — a green buick — and continue to shoot at davis.Although there is reason to believe the passenger in davis’s vehicle knew the subjects responsible for his death, she refused to cooperate with the investigation.The passenger was arrested and charged with trafficking crack cocaine for her role in the drug conspiracy.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Joseph Holmes

Age

68

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Just before 8:00 pm on december 20, 2006, 68-year-old joseph holmes was shot and killed by two male subjects at the sheldon convenience store, sheldon. Deputies interviewed an eyewitness to the incident, who advised that two armed subjects wearing face masks entered the store and announced it was a robbery. The witness reported that the subjects fired several shots and holmes, who was sitting at a table inside the store, was shot. The witness stated that the two subjects fled from the store following the shooting. Holmes, who had been transported to the beaufort memorial hospital by emergency medical services for treatment, later died as a result of gunshot wounds.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Harry Fripp

Age

19

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

In the late afternoon of april 7, 2008, 19-year-old harry fripp was stabbed to death behind the sandalwood terrace apartments on hilton head island. Witnesses told investigators that they observed fripp running from a white mercedes benz occupied by three african-american men. Witnesses saw the three men exit the mercedes and chase fripp behind one of the apartment buildings. A short time later, witnesses saw the three men, who had been chasing fripp, emerge from behind the building, get back into the mercedes and speed off. Witnesses then found fripp who had been stabbed multiple times and called first responders. Fripp was transported to the hilton head hospital, where he died a short time later. Suspects were identified through investigation and forensic evidence linked one of the three to the crime. Prosecutors were consulted, but based on the type of forensic evidence linking the subject to the crime, declined to prosecute.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Eleanor McLeod

Age

84

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

In the afternoon of january 17, 2010, 84-year-old eleanor mcleod was found dead in her sandalwood terrace, hilton head island apartment. A forensic autopsy revealed mcleod died as a result of ligature strangulation. Investigators learned that the wheelchair bound mcleod relied heavily on caregivers and friends to assist her in daily activities. In investigating her caregivers, one was developed as a person of interest, but the threshold of probable cause to file charges has not been met.

Agency

Beaufort County

Name

Barbara Campbell

Age

34

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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 Young

Age

17

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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 Presher

Age

17

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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'Boyle

Age

20

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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 Warren

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Jr

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Canzater

Age

37

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

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 Eaddy

Age

15

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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 Woodard

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Bundrick

Age

54

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

John Gurganus Sr

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Smyth

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Campbell

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Oree

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 Robinson

Age

65

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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 dispensary

Agency

Richland County

Name

Ronald Weston

Age

34

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 III

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Ryant

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 death

Agency

Richland County

Name

Willis Jones

Age

57

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 deceased

Agency

Richland County

Name

Robert Gerhart

Age

68

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of february 22, 2020 robert “bob” gerhart was found dead, from multiple upper body injuries, in his apartment located at 357 willie wilson road in richland county, south carolina.

Agency

Richland County

Name

James Walker

Age

56

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

Linnell Young

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Linnell c. Young was last seen by his mother on march 28, 2006 around 5:30 p.M. At his home on virginia byrd rd. In eastover, sc. He told his mother he was not feeling well and going to bed. When she checked on him on the 29th, he was not at home and the door to his home was open. He never made it to work nor did he pick up his paycheck.

Agency

Richland County

Name

Louis Burroughs

Age

74

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Louis charles burroughs, known as l.C., was last seen on september 26, 2013, in jenkins county, ga. Burroughs owns lc burroughs junkyard at 4539 hwy 23 south, millen, jenkins county, ga. On the morning of september 27, 2013, burroughs was on the phone and the person he was on the phone with overheard burroughs arguing with someone about stolen car parts. The phone call was then disconnected. No one has heard from or seen burroughs since the phone call disconnected.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Catrina Jackson

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Catrina jackson was reported missing on may 29, 1986 after it was learned she had been absent from school and did not return home that afternoon. She was 13-years-old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue sneakers, a black t-shirt with "Daytona beach" on the front, and a wristband with "Renee" on it.

Agency

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

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

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

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

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