This database consists of unsolved homicides collected from family submissions, law enforcement submissions, and public records. This database is not part of our advocacy and awareness platform but a separate database for information purposes only.
Please note: This database is not updated regularly due to cost and manpower. A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970.
491 cases found.
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Tommy Wideman
Age
51
Gender
Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
13875 Highway 112 East
Rebecca, Georgia, 31783
Turner County
L.E.A
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Decatur, Georgia
On Friday, March 22, 2002, at approximately 3:25 A.M., a passing truck driver observed a residential fire at the Wideman home, 13875 Highway 112 East, Rebecca , GA and notified authorities. The Turner County volunteer fire department responded. Firefighters found the one-story home fully involved and sustaining significant damage. The roof collapsed within minutes after firefighters arrived. Wideman family vehicles were present; however, none of the Widemans could be located. When the fire was extinguished, the badly-burned bodies of Tommy Joe Wideman, age 51, Deborah Ann Wideman, age 48, and their eight months pregnant daughter Melissa Ann Wideman, age 20, were found.
Tommy Joe was the Chief Tax Assessor for Turner County . Deborah owned a bridal shop, The Oak Tree, in downtown Ashburn, and Melissa was a student. Autopsies revealed each had been shot to death prior to the fire, which was determined to be the result of arson. The Widemans did not socialize much and had limited contact with area relatives. All valuable items appeared to be in appropriate places, indicating robbery was an unlikely motive for these crimes. No eyewitnesses have been identified, nor have any suspected murder weapons been located. Investigators are seeking any information from the public that may help solve this case.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the GBI Regional Office in Perry at 478-987-4545 or the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS.
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Melissa Wideman
Age
20
Gender
Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
13877 Highway 112 East
Rebecca, Georgia, 31783
Turner County
L.E.A
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Decatur, Georgia
On Friday, March 22, 2002, at approximately 3:25 A.M., a passing truck driver observed a residential fire at the Wideman home, 13875 Highway 112 East, Rebecca , GA and notified authorities. The Turner County volunteer fire department responded. Firefighters found the one-story home fully involved and sustaining significant damage. The roof collapsed within minutes after firefighters arrived. Wideman family vehicles were present; however, none of the Widemans could be located. When the fire was extinguished, the badly-burned bodies of Tommy Joe Wideman, age 51, Deborah Ann Wideman, age 48, and their eight months pregnant daughter Melissa Ann Wideman, age 20, were found.
Tommy Joe was the Chief Tax Assessor for Turner County . Deborah owned a bridal shop, The Oak Tree, in downtown Ashburn, and Melissa was a student. Autopsies revealed each had been shot to death prior to the fire, which was determined to be the result of arson. The Widemans did not socialize much and had limited contact with area relatives. All valuable items appeared to be in appropriate places, indicating robbery was an unlikely motive for these crimes. No eyewitnesses have been identified, nor have any suspected murder weapons been located. Investigators are seeking any information from the public that may help solve this case.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the GBI Regional Office in Perry at 478-987-4545 or the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS.
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Robert Simmons Jr.
Age
46
Gender
Male
Race
African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Undisclosed
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
5 Norman Drive
Glendale Apartments
Toccoa, Georgia, 30577
Stephens County
L.E.A
Toccoa Police Department, Toccoa, Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Toccoa Police Department are investigating the murder of Robert Lee Simmons Jr, age 46. The Toccoa Police Department received a call for assistance after Simmons' family members found him unresponsive at his Glendale Apartment Complex residence on March 1, 2011. Simmons' death was determined to be a homicide after an autopsy by GBI's Medical Examiner’s Office. A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for Simmons death. Anyone with information about Simmons death is asked to contact Special Agent Shilo Crane at 706-348-4866, the Toccoa Police Department at 706-282-3277, or by clicking on the online submission link above.
CCR:
07-01444-01-12
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Amy Ellison
Age
27
Gender
Female
Race
Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
220 Brigham Landing Road
Girard, Georgia, 30426
Burke County
L.E.A
Burke County Sheriff's Office, Waynesboro, Georgia
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.
CCR:
0802620114
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Montevious Flentall
Age
28
Gender
Male
Race
African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Three persons, two black males and one black female, were seen leaving the scene in a gray Ford Edge.
Offense
Murder
Cause
Undisclosed
Location
The vehicle was seen passing through Westminster, South Carolina, traveling east toward Seneca, South Carolina, on the morning of March 18, 2014, at approximately 8:30 AM.
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
Pageland Drive
Toccoa, Georgia, 30577
Stephens County
L.E.A
Toccoa Police Department, Toccoa, Georgia
On March 18, 2014, at approximately 8:00 AM, Montevious Flentall,28, was found deceased at his residence on Pageland Drive in Toccoa, GA. It was determined his death was a homicide. At that time, three persons, two black males and one black female, were seen leaving the scene in a gray Ford Edge. The vehicle was seen passing through Westminster, South Carolina, traveling east toward Seneca, South Carolina, on the morning of March 18, 2014, at approximately 8:30 AM. The Toccoa Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are requesting any information on the case, specifically the location of the suspect vehicle. Please contact the Toccoa PD at 706-282-3244 or the GBI Tipline 800-597-8477 or 706-348-4866. Special Agent Shilo Crane is the GBI case agent. Submissions may also be submitted online at gbi.ga.gov.
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Deborah Wideman
Age
48
Gender
Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
13876 Highway 112 East
Rebecca, Georgia, 31783
Turner County
L.E.A
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Decatur, Georgia
On Friday, March 22, 2002, at approximately 3:25 A.M., a passing truck driver observed a residential fire at the Wideman home, 13875 Highway 112 East, Rebecca , GA and notified authorities. The Turner County volunteer fire department responded. Firefighters found the one-story home fully involved and sustaining significant damage. The roof collapsed within minutes after firefighters arrived. Wideman family vehicles were present; however, none of the Widemans could be located. When the fire was extinguished, the badly-burned bodies of Tommy Joe Wideman, age 51, Deborah Ann Wideman, age 48, and their eight months pregnant daughter Melissa Ann Wideman, age 20, were found.
Tommy Joe was the Chief Tax Assessor for Turner County . Deborah owned a bridal shop, The Oak Tree, in downtown Ashburn, and Melissa was a student. Autopsies revealed each had been shot to death prior to the fire, which was determined to be the result of arson. The Widemans did not socialize much and had limited contact with area relatives. All valuable items appeared to be in appropriate places, indicating robbery was an unlikely motive for these crimes. No eyewitnesses have been identified, nor have any suspected murder weapons been located. Investigators are seeking any information from the public that may help solve this case.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the GBI Regional Office in Perry at 478-987-4545 or the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS.
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Robin Standridge
Age
35
Gender
Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Knife/Stabbing
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
214 Gordon Street
Thomson, Georgia, 30824
McDuffie County
L.E.A
Thomson Police Department, Thomson, Georgia
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)
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Scott Castillo
Gender
Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
4642 Thomson Highway
Lincolnton, Georgia, 30817
Lincoln County
L.E.A
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, Lincolnton, Georgia
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.
CCR:
04-0096-01-13
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Edith Sheffield
Age
49
Gender
Female
Race
Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
10817 Bowens Mill Road
Broxton, Georgia, 31519
Coffee County
L.E.A
Coffee County Sheriff's Office, Douglas, Georgia
On Friday, January 18, 2013, at approximately 6:36 PM, Coffee County 911 received a call reporting a house fire at the residence of Larue and Edith Sheffield, 10817 Bowens Mill Road near Broxton, Georgia. The fire resulted in extensive damage to the 2-story residence. The initial investigation revealed one of the people who resided at the house had not been located. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Douglas GBI Office as well as the State Fire Marshall’s Office. The scene was processed throughout the day Saturday and the charred remains of a human body were discovered in the fire debris later that night. Utilizing dental records, the victim was identified by the GBI Crime Lab as Edith Carole Sheffield, W/F, 49 years old. Mrs. Sheffield was last seen shortly before 6:00 PM that day leaving work in Douglas, Georgia. Autopsy results revealed the death was caused by gunshot, not a result of the fire. No arrest has been made and investigative leads are being followed. Please contact SAC Russell Mansfield 912/389-4103 with information.
CCR:
Unknown
Date Reported:
January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name
Luise Martinez
Age
41
Gender
Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name
Unknown
Offense
Murder
Cause
Gun/Firearm
Location
Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status
Unsolved
Incident Location
Cassville Road
Magic Market
Cartersville, Georgia, 30120
Bartow County
The GBI and the Cartersville Police Department are seeking information on the murder of a convenience store clerk that occurred during the early morning hours of January 18, 1993, at a Magic Market on Cassville Road in the City of Cartersville.
The clerk, Luise Martinez, was shot once in the head in an apparent robbery attempt. No money was taken because the cash register could not be opened. Martinez, who was 41 years old, was working in Georgia living out of the back of his van trying to support his family who still lived in Mora County, New Mexico. Martinez had served as a sheriff's deputy there and was a Marine veteran, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Police are seeking three young black males as possible witnesses. The three, in their late teens or early twenties, were seen in the area twenty to thirty minutes before the murder and may have seen the offender(s) arrive at the store. Two were wearing Miami Hurricane starter jackets and one a University of Georgia starter jacket.
Contact:
Anyone with information on the identity of these three individuals or on the murder itself, is asked to call the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-TIPS.
