Vaughn died the following day. Gunshot Info. Copyright 2022 WHNS. Gary said she died of blunt force trauma, likely several hours before the fire was discovered. At the Greenville Police Department, we recognize that murders, especially unsolved, can be extremely difficult for family, friends and the community. Her throat was cut deep and the young, innocent woman was left face down while a pool of her own blood began to form around her. It appeared that the body had been there for over 24 hours. From this, he built a firm that had a dozen agents in its employ. The suspects rounded up the staff and guests as they made their way through the large, multi-room restaurant, and then ordered everyone to the floor and made them crawl to the bathrooms. Kohlhepp was charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, and committing a dangerous crime against children. On Thursday, Greenville police announced an arrest in the cold case. Shortly after midnight two robbers entered through the kitchen door affer the restaurant was closed for the night. She was involved in softball, taught at a local school and lived in a young professional apartment complex. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WYFF-TV. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. MORE NEWS: Victims in deadly triple Midtown Atlanta shooting identified. There is currently a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the suspects in this case. Sergeant. GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the kidnapping and murder of a college student who grew up in Greenville. He was lying about 10 feet from a footpath that runs between 801 and 713 Dunbar Street. After investigating the claims authorities were able to tie Bounds to the crimes. I guess its knowing what she was trying to do to better her life for herself and her child. Mr. McAdory was observed by witnesses exiting the vehicle and walking into the residence. The suspicious death victims are Jessica. She lived by herself and was a computer programmer in the payroll department at Michelin North America Headquarters. I cant say he did it. DETAILS: On Oct. 24, 2016, 22-year-old Catherine Ann Blauvelt, or "Cati," was found murdered in an abandoned house located at 817 S.E. A regular delivery man noticed that the store look deserted, lights out with a closed sign being hung in the window. How would they feel? Gary said. It was August 9, 1976, on a deserted road in Sumter County, SC, when a trucker happened upon the scene of the murders. The win is we're not having to pay them and we get to bring closure to the family.". It might take luck to solve some, but luck can be generated by hard work, Gary said. 'Good question', "Chilling Amazon product reviews catch attention of Kohlhepp investigators", "Arizona police eye accused SC serial killer Todd Kohlhepp", "Arizona police search unsolved murder cases for any connections to Todd Kohlhepp", "Greer police trying to connect elusive clue to triple-murder case", "15 years later: Blue Ridge Savings Bank triple murders still unsolved", "Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp claims to have more victims", "S.C. There is currently a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the suspects in this case. She was found dead in her home near Cleveland Park in October 1988. Cobey Smith, 16 years old Date of Death: January 25, 2015 Location: 200 Clark Street Cause of Death: Gunshot More information: Cobey Smith was murdered on Sliding Rock Trail at 200 Clark Street. Once an arrest has been made or once they've exhausted all leads, they will move on to another case. Dale Fetner was stabbed multiple times and succumbed to his wounds. [1], Todd Kohlhepp was born on March 7, 1971, in Florida, and was raised in South Carolina and Georgia. In some of the cases, detectives think they know who did it, but dont have enough evidence to make an arrest and successfully prosecute the case in court, Gary said. Potentially every one of these cases could be cleared, said William Gary, the investigator assigned to the departments cold cases. Here is a look at the other cases that the unit will be investigating, according to Greenville police: Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at: Greenville Police Cold Case Investigators: 864-467-5330 or email the Cold Case Unit: coldcase@greenvillesc.gov, Cause of Death: Shotgun wound to the head. Jackson had worked the overnight shift at the Cabana Inn, and on the morning of October 12, 1978, Jackson's body was found by a coworker in the lobby area of the hotel. As of August 2018, he had not given authorities the details. In 1963, the homicide clearance rate nationwide was 91 percent. She lived by herself and was a computer programmer in the payroll department at Michelin North America Headquarters. He wasnt the original investigator, but hes been working on it since Day 2. MELISSA LAWSON SAYS THEDEPARTMENT'S FIVE VIOLENT CRIMESINVESTIGATORS ARE SO BUSY WITHCURRENT CASES THAT THE UNSOLVEDONES JUST DON'T GET ENOUGHATTENTION.BUT NOW THEY'RE GETTING SOMEHELP.>> IT'S WIN WIN FOR US. An anonymous call was made which connected him to 2 unsolved murders in Greenville, the murder Karen Hayden and the murder of Jonathan Lara. [5][12][19], A customer who sold her home to Kohlhepp remembered him as extremely outgoing and professional, but noted that he would often talk about his firearms and sometimes subtly used sexual innuendo during their conversations. He may have wanted to leave because he had warrants on him. On Sunday, November 26, 2000, Fetner returned to his apartment after spending the day working on a mountain home in Saluda, NC. Tipsters can also reach out on Facebook, or submit a tip . This particular case was chosen just because of the evidence that was at hand, and some of the work that investigators had done back in 1988. He was lying about 10 feet from a footpath that runs between 801 and 713 Dunbar Street. They say in the 1960s and 1970s about 70 percent of victims and murderers knew each other. Noting the oddity. Then on June 3, 2007, someone killed her and set the house on fire to try to cover up the crime. What they uncovered led back to an infamous family murder in Kansas and one very famous true crime book. Before he was able to enter his apartment, he was attacked at his front door. Bradshaws murder is one of 40 unsolved homicide cases for the Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office. 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). [4] Kohlhepp's mother claimed Carver was killed for having a "really smart mouth", which Kohlhepp did not like. Anyone with information on any of Greenwood's homicides is asked to call law enforcement at 911, or police detectives at 864-942-8407. [16], Kohlhepp frequented a Waffle House restaurant in Roebuck, where his behavior disturbed the waitresses to the point where the male cook began to take Kohlhepp's orders for them. In every homicide, people are affected and many lives are changed forever. He was sentenced to fifteen years in prison and registered as a sex offender. Although the glass window pane was broken in the back door and Ryan's vehicle was taken, burglary may not have been the true motive. Melissa Lawson. On Saturday, October 8, 1988, Alice Haynsworth Ryan was found dead on the kitchen floor of her home, 16 Woodland Way in Greenville, with multiple stab wounds. The groups were chasing each other and Hinson got out of his car at the intersection of Asheville Highway and California Avenue to talk to the other group. [2][5][8], In 1987, he pleaded guilty to the kidnapping charge and the other charges were dropped. The investigation determined that the likely motive for the crime was robbery, as money and items were missing from the store. Because there was no record of a background check under Kohlhepp's name for the purchase of a firearm, investigators believe he likely acquired the weapons illegally. The residence did not appear to be in disarray and there was no forced entry. The department said two retired officers from the police department have volunteered to investigate 17 cold cases in the city. The driver of the tractor-trailer was identified as a man between 30 and 40 years old, over six feet tall with dark bushy hair. Charlie Russo (a highly regarded saxophonist and member of the Charlie Spivak Quintet) was in the band room when he was confronted and gunned down. After visiting his ailing elderly parents on Monday, June 10, Alex Murdaugh, a well-to-do attorney, returned to his family's 1,700-acre estate in rural Colleton County around 10 pm. The person may be a drug addict or a drug dealer, but they didnt deserve for someone to kill them. L.E.A. Mr. Fetner owned a contracting business called Renovations by Dale. On June 26th, 1999, Jonathan Lemuel Lara was holding down the store by his self when he was suddenly grabbed, forced into the back room of the store and tied to a chair with flex ties. [28], On November 3, authorities found Brown chained to the wall inside a metal storage container on the property. The cash register was open with money missing. Tammy Zywicki, who graduated from Eastside High School, vanished on Aug. 23, 1992 while driving back to Grinnell College in Iowa. Just moments before the murder, a witness heard someone call out to Cobey from the wooded area around the trail. Authorities wanted to track down Bounds as soon as possible. They've worked homicide cases in the past. Norma Lanyon Jackson, 43 years old Date: October 12, 1978 Address: Cabana Inn, 407 N Main Street Cause of Death: Multiple stab wounds More information: 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. [2][8][10] Kohlhepp's probation officer wrote a similar description in court papers and added that Kohlhepp "felt the world owed him something". Map Browse By State. There was no evidence of forced entry and those who knew her said she would not have opened the door for strangers, leading police to believe she knew her killer. Of Corrections says serial killer Todd Kohlhepp no longer in protective custody", https://www.greenvilleonline.com/523378002, "More items belonging to convicted serial killer Kohlhepp going to auction", "Man accused of supplying guns to serial killer Todd Kohlhepp pleads guilty", "Man who bought 12 guns for serial killer pleads guilty", "Todd Kohlhepp's gun buyer sentenced to more than seven years in prison", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Todd_Kohlhepp&oldid=1152581774, November 25, 1986; November 6, 2003 August 31, 2016, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 03:02. We Inform. Never heard any stories of a murder. GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Two people were arrested in connection to a homicide that has gone unsolved since 2006 in Greenville County. Also in the box were towels, placenta, the umbilical cord and a bedspread. He was dressed in ladies clothing and was lying on his side on top of a tree branch. More information: Dale Fetner was a recently divorced man living in the city of Greenville. He was dressed in ladies clothing and was lying on his side on top of a tree branch. Melissa Lawson. They've worked homicide cases in the past. 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. Once he started to stare punishment and justice in the face, he turned away, took a glance at his pistol, put it to his head and pulled the trigger. 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). The unsolved murders of four people in Pendleton, South Carolina back in 2015 is featured in an "Unsolved Mysteries" podcast. If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved in these crimes, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers of Greenville or submit a Web Tip. We don't believe it was a burglary.". The oldest case Gary is working on dates back to 1970. Also in the box were towels, placenta, the umbilical cord and a bedspread. A privately-funded reward of up to $36,000 is being offered for information leafing to the identification and arrest of the suspects. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. In all of the unsolved homicide cases, Gary has re-interviewed witnesses. The evidence in some is better than in others.. [2][5][8][10][11] According to court records, Kohlhepp was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and was noted as having an above average IQ of 118(percentile rank88.5at=15). The podcast is hosted by veteran journalist Anne Emerson, along with former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp. Both victims had obvious physical injuries caused by a blunt object. 28-year-old Dallen Forrest Bounds had broken into the Easley, South Carolina home of Timothy Ott and shot his ex-girlfriend, Sandi Roberts Ott. Unsolved Crimes. I lived in SC in Greenville area 1978-82 and 85-88. Gunshot Info. [14][22][23], He then killed Guy in the middle of the showroom, Lucas at the main doorway, and Ponder in the parking lot. They got into a fight with people in another car. 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. [2] He also displayed cruelty to animals, shooting a dog with a BB gun and killing a goldfish with Clorox bleach. Grubbs also reported a yellow gold Pulsar wrist watch taken. This handgun has never been recovered. Myrtle Jackson was 27 years old at time of incident. This could be your chance to make a difference. When officers are sent for a welfare check, the . His friends put him back into their car and took him to the hospital. Ralph Blassingame, 55 years old Date: November 5, 1999 Address: 29 Hall Street Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Possible Robbery Other information: On November 5, 1999, at approximately 7:10 p.m., two unknown black males came to 29 Hall Street and attempted to purchase drugs. 227. [20] A banker who worked with Kohlhepp said he often watched pornographic videos, even at work. [22] He was later charged with three additional counts of murder for the murders of Carver and the Coxies, along with one additional count of kidnapping and three counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Trends Analytics. Address: Delta Apartments, 806 Green Avenue, Apt. According to . Joseph "PJ" Jackson, 47 years old Date: October 6, 1995 Address: 10 Asbury Avenue Cause of Death: Stabbing More information: On October 6, 1995, 47-year-old Joseph Perry Jackson was found murdered in a storage building behind the residence at 10 Asbury Avenue. He also has cleared some people who bragged about the case. These other crimes were committed on March 3, 1998. Input your search keywords and press Enter. Its hard for people to tell on friends and loved ones. Both victims had obvious physical injuries caused by a blunt object. After the fire was called in, neighbors gathered outside. I dont feel like giving up on any of the cases. Bradshaws body was found in her burned home on the morning of June 3, 2007. Rally for Greenwood unsolved murders. It was determined Zitricki was brutally raped and murdered by Brashers on April 4, 1990 in Greenville, South Carolina. "Itlooked to be a burglary. Greenville Journal. "Ace" Brown was killed by an unknown individual. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at: On November 5, 1999, at approximately 7:10 p.m., two unknown black males came to 29 Hall Street and attempted to purchase drugs. The 21-year-old never made it to campus, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). We dont know, Gary said. At the time of his murder he was living in an apartment at Azalea Hills on Greenville's east side. [4] The victims were identified as owner Scott Ponder, 30; service manager Brian Lucas, 29; mechanic Chris Sherbert, 26; and bookkeeper Beverly Guy, 52, who was Ponder's mother. On April 6, 1990, Jenny Zitricki was found murdered in her apartment. Gary said Bradshaw had been into drugs, but had been clean for a while. He was living there because his home had recently been suspiciously damaged by fire. Your chance of being a victim of murder in Greenville County may be as high as 1 in 15,753 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 20,097 in the east part of the county. When 28-year-old Genevieve "Jenny" Zitricki was found beaten and strangled to death in . Here is a look at the other cases that the unit will be investigating, according to Greenville police: Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at: Greenville Police Cold Case. Details, pictures released on 17 cold cases in Greenville, WEBVTT >> WHEN IT COMES TO COLD CASESINVESTIGATORS CARRY A LOT OFWEIGHT.>> I'VE HAD AN INVESTIGATOR TELLME OK, 3:00 IN THE MORNING IJUST HAD A THOUGHT BECAUSE ITWEIGHS ON THEIR MINDS, BECAUSETHEY WANT TO SOLVE THESE CASES.>> GREENVILLE POLICE DETECTIVESGT. Subjects were seen by the first victim leaving the area in a green Jeep or a Bronco, described as dark green with dark tinted windows and some type of gold stripes. . The coroner estimates she was born February 8-10, 1990. But the man has died. The cold case investigators will focus on one cold case at a time. Megan Scherer was sexually assaulted before her murder. [17][33] They were later identified as husband and wife Johnny Joe Coxie, 29, and Meagan Leigh McCraw-Coxie, 26, residents of Spartanburg who were reported missing on December 22, 2015. She was working as a waitress at the Peach Blossom restaurant and taking classes at Spartanburg Community College. Mr. Miller was employed by the business at the time of the incident and died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. More information: The babys body was discovered in a Sears canister vacuum box, wrapped in newspaper and floral sheets. The reviewer's "wish list" page was listed as Todd Kohlhepp. Witnesses reported seeing two suspects run across North Pleasantburg Drive towards Mallard Cove apartments. Only one person in Bradshaws life has a fire background and that person is not being 100 percent cooperative with investigators, Gary said. We Inspire. On January 27, 2010, the Bass family held an auction to raise money in an effort to increase a reward. That has fallen to less than 45 percent today. THE COLD CASE>> INVESTIGATORS ARE HANDLINGONE CASE AT A TIME.ONCE THERE'S AN ARREST OR ONCETHEY'VE EXHAUSTED ALL LEADSTHEY'LL MOVE TO ANOTHER CASE.>> THEY HAVE THE TRAINING ANDEXPERIENCE.THEY KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AHOMICIDE CASE. [41] On December 1, it was announced that Brown also filed a civil lawsuit against him. [32] When he confessed to the Chesnee shootings, Kohlhepp said he shot each of the victims once in the forehead, a detail in the investigation that was never released to the public. Jackson was stabbed multiple times and died as a result of those wounds. Greenville Police Department View Source Square with arrow pointing upper right. Other information: On November 5, 1999, at approximately 7:10 p.m., two unknown black males came to 29 Hall Street and attempted to purchase drugs. Genevieve Jenny Zitricki, 28 years old Date: April 4, 1990 Address: Hidden Lake Apartments, 15 Villa Road, Apt. All tips are anonymous and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward up to $2000.00 if the tip leads to an arrest and/or the recovery of weapons, narcotics, stolen . Before he was able to enter his apartment, he was attacked at his front door. Michael Hinson was an 11th grade baseball player at Dorman High. Initially there was not much to go on except for one single fact. I cant say he didnt do it by any means, the investigator said. Kohlhepp transferred to the University of South Carolina Upstate the following year, and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration-marketing. We Connect. 5135 S Kostner Ave. Chicago, Illinois, 60632. Crystal Bradshaw was getting her life back together. The owner of Ye Old Fireplace, Charlie Grubbs, reported a Smith & Wesson 38-caliber revolver (serial number 925J45) stolen during the robbery. [4] On November 18, 2016, it was reported that the Tempe Police Department had begun an investigation into Kohlhepp's claim, searching through unsolved homicides in the past three decades. They recall seeing a man acting strangely. Background of the case: Violet Taylor, 82, Cathy Scott, 60, Barbara . The murders remain unsolved. "It's a huge help for us, because we have five investigators in the violent crimes unit and those guys are so busy investigating current cases that we try to review the cold cases on a monthly basis, but time just gets away from us," Lawson said. More information: 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. [40] They said they would focus on cases dated from 1983 to 1986, when Kohlhepp was living with his father;[9] and also between August 2001, when Kohlhepp completed his sentence for kidnapping, and November 2001, when he moved back to South Carolina. The black male drove to Mr. McAdory's residence at 14 Bolt Street. Nothing was missing and there was no evidence of a sexual assault, he said. Albert Adams, known as "New York" in the Greenline community, was shot and killed on the front porch of his apartment. The cold case investigators will focus on one cold case at a time. He was lying about 10 feet from a footpath that runs between 801 and 713 Dunbar Street. Later the same day, Brashers attempted to force his way into a home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Neighbors reported hearing nothing. From January 2002 to November 2003, he worked as a graphic designer for a company in Spartanburg. Several people were in the area and we feel certain there are additional witnesses. This case is unsolved. June 7, 2021: Alex Murdaugh, 53, calls 911 and reports he found his wife Margaret, 52, and son Paul, then 22, shot dead outside of their home in Islandton, a small community about an hour north of. Cold cases and unsolved crimes in Aiken, SC. The delivery man unlocked the door only to find the gruesome discovery. This incident remains unsolved, but detectives are actively investigating leads. Greenville Police Department View Source Square with arrow pointing upper right. After the initial media release, GPD received a tip that ultimately led to an arrest in the case. Share our Cold Case posters (PDF) with your family, co-workers, and your community. 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. She also used the names Myrtle Grant or Mrs. Kenneth Grant. He was living there because his home had recently been suspiciously damaged by fire. Gary said none of Bradshaws customers at work are the focus of the investigation. To this day little is known of Bounds movements and actions. [5], Eventually, in 1983, Kohlhepp was sent to live with his biological father in Arizona after his mother and stepfather separated. Address: Ye Old Fireplace, South Pleasantburg Drive. Subjects were described as: Rounding up the staff and guests as they made their way through the large, multi-room restaurant, the subjects ordered everyone to the floor and then made them crawl to the bathrooms. The body of Benjamin Patterson was discovered the afternoon of Sunday, September 26, 1993. [5], The judge in the case said Kohlhepp was "very bright and should be advanced academically", but "behaviorally and emotionally dangerous" and likely could not be rehabilitated. Login; Greenville, SC Area Cold Cases. Even when you're retired, it's still a calling. Lieber Correctional Institution ( Ridgeville, South Carolina) Todd Christopher Kohlhepp ( n Sampsell; born March 7, 1971) is an American serial killer, sex offender, and mass murderer convicted of murdering seven people in South Carolina between 2003 and 2016. At the time of his murder he was living in an apartment at Azalea Hills on Greenville's east side. Cook County. Get Alerts Map; Browse By State; Submit a Crime Tip Square with arrow pointing upper right. Vaughn died the following day. 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. Lawson admitted to buying at least 12 guns and five silencers from 2012 to 2016, lying that they were for himself.
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