Anyone with information on any of Greenwood's homicides is asked to call law enforcement at 911, or police detectives at 864-942-8407. Bradshaws murder is one of 40 unsolved homicide cases for the Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office. It is believed that the suspects were attempting to rob his neighbors apartment. She fought him off, survived and was able to provide a description for police. More than 30 years later, Fisher's estranged wife was charged with first-degree murder. The body of Benjamin Patterson was discovered the afternoon of Sunday, September 26, 1993. People who live in Greenville County generally consider the east part of the county to be the safest for this type of crime. [27] However, Brown stated to police just after her rescue that Kohlhepp had killed Carver because Kohlhepp was "mad at her". Megan Scherer was sexually assaulted before her murder. A clear motive for the crime has not been established. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WYFF-TV. After the robbery, the subjects took Charlie Grubbs' Continental, which was later recovered at a nearby Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge located on South Pleasantburg Drive at Augusta Road. Just moments before the murder, a witness heard someone call out to Cobey from the wooded area around the trail. Updated: Jun 14, 2022 / 04:25 PM EDT. The box was left in a field of debris at a dumping point near the woods. And so these guys have volunteered their time just so they can give some closure to the victims' families in these cases." The suspicious death victims are Jessica. 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. Cold cases and unsolved crimes in Greenville, SC. ", "Missing South Carolina woman found chained in metal container", "Woman chained inside container fed once per day, shown gravesites", "Todd Kohlhepp confesses murders to his mother after being arrested for kidnapping Kala Brown", "Another body found on suspected serial killer's lot where woman found chained", "Coroner: Missing Spartanburg husband, wife found buried on Kohlhepp property", "Spartanburg husband, wife identified as bodies on Todd Kohlhepp land", "Todd Kohlhepp, suspected S.C. serial killer, faces more murder charges", "Todd Kohlhepp formally charged in 3 deaths", "How did Todd Kohlhepp acquire guns? He was living there because his home had recently been suspiciously damaged by fire. Hubert L. Vaughn, 64 years old Date: October 10, 1974 Address: 14 Lois Avenue Cause of Death: Blunt Force Trauma Motive: Robbery More information: On October 10, 1974, Hubert L. Vaughn was found beaten inside of Sloans Liquor Store at 14 Lois Avenue. [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. I dont feel like giving up on any of the cases. Greenville Police Department View Source Square with arrow pointing upper right. At least a dozen people have been interviewed, but theres one man with whom Gary really wants to talk. [4][12][18][29], According to Brown, she witnessed Carver being shot by Kohlhepp. After shooting Sandi, Bounds then went after her ex-husband, Timothy, who was attempting to flee and get help. It might take luck to solve some, but luck can be generated by hard work, Gary said. Address: Ye Old Fireplace, South Pleasantburg Drive. This Category is reserved for Unsolved Mysteries cases that occurred on South Carolina. The department said two retired officers from the police department have volunteered to investigate 17 cold cases in the city. On April 6, 1990, Jenny Zitricki was found murdered in her apartment. Cobey walked up the trail and was shot multiple times. 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. "It's a win-win for us, because they have the training and experience. Map Browse By State. [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. To submit a. I lived in SC in Greenville area 1978-82 and 85-88. [46], According to a report by WLTX, relatives of the Chesnee shooting victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit against him. 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. Ralph Blassingame Age. On Sunday, November 26, 2000, Fetner returned to his apartment after spending the day working on a mountain home in Saluda, NC. If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved in these crimes, you are urged to call. December 22, 1999. 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. There is currently a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the suspects in this case. The investigation determined that the likely motive for the crime was robbery, as money and items were missing from the store. Dale Fetner was stabbed multiple times and succumbed to his wounds. His body was located by his mother and brother, who heard the gunshots. [4][8][12][14] Interest in the disappearance of Brown and Carver increased as a result of posts on Carver's Facebook account following their disappearance, the unusual nature of which prompted speculation that another party had taken control of his Facebook account. We don't believe it was a burglary." More information: Dale Fetner was a recently divorced man living in the city of Greenville. GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Two people were arrested in connection to a homicide that has gone unsolved since 2006 in Greenville County. 42, Greenville, SC, Address: Ye Old Fireplace, South Pleasantburg Drive, 5 feet 7 inches, 150-160 pounds, 20s, blue eyes, slight curly dark hair, heavy voice, sun-tanned and wearing red bandana and armed with automatic pistol, Address: Hidden Lake Apartments, 15 Villa Road, Apt. "We reviewed all the cases. [20] A banker who worked with Kohlhepp said he often watched pornographic videos, even at work. They say in the 1960s and 1970s about 70 percent of victims and murderers knew each other. We dont know, Gary said. 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. [38], Shortly following Kohlhepp's arrest, authorities in Spartanburg County discovered a number of seemingly joking product reviews for various items such as padlocks, shovels, tasers, and gun accessories on retail website Amazon.com written by a user known simply as "me". The coroner estimates she was born February 8-10, 1990. On Saturday, January 27, 2007, Marvelin Bass was shot to death as he left his job at Wendy's restaurant on North Pleasantburg Drive. Its hard for people to tell on friends and loved ones. [21], On November 6, 2003,[15] a customer found four people shot dead inside Superbike Motorsports, a motorcycle shop in Chesnee. Shortly after midnight two robbers entered through the kitchen door affer the restaurant was closed for the night. 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. 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. On January 24, 1998, Mr. Payne was found stabbed to death inside his apartment at 806 Green Avenue. Vaughn died the following day. EPISODE 113: "The Retiree Murders of Aiken County": The Unsolved Murders of Louis and Sandra Cochran. A man and a woman (who have come to be known by Jacques and Jane) were shot three times each. Later the same day, Brashers attempted to force his way into a home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Login; Greenville, SC Area Cold Cases. In nursery school, he was known to be aggressive toward other children and would destroy their property. Before he was able to enter his apartment, he was attacked at his front door. She was recently divorced and lived a very active lifestyle. Mr. Vaughn died the following day as a result of his injuries. From this, he built a firm that had a dozen agents in its employ. 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. Ralph Blassingame was fatally shot while attempting to flee. Ryan had been diagnosed with lung cancer several months before her murder. They were allegedly hired by Kohlhepp to work on his property. Sandi would be found in the kitchen surrounded by a pool of blood after being shot by Bounds. 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. Jackson was stabbed multiple times and died as a result of those wounds. Both murders occurred while their son slept in his bed. There was no identification on them, but it was surmised they were traveling or 'backpacking'. But the problem in many cases is evidence that could be used wasnt collected, he said. . I cant say he did it. "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. Name. Who killed Tammy Zywicki? The podcast is hosted by veteran journalist Anne Emerson, along with former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon and producer Drew Tripp. [26] While meeting with his mother, he reportedly confessed to the killings and kidnapping. Login; Aiken, SC Area Cold Cases. 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. The problem, law enforcement officials said, is with time, witnesses die, move away and cease to cooperate, and memories fade. 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. Map Browse By State. These other crimes were committed on March 3, 1998. 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 Albert Adams, 42 years old Date: October 25, 2011 Location: 15 Spartanburg Court, Apt. When human remains are found and the identity of the deceased person is unknown, this unit provides artistic renderings of what the victim/person may have looked like in life. On April 6, 1990, Jenny Zitricki was found murdered in her apartment. Patrick Demetrius Jackson, 25 years old Date: April 6, 2010 Address: 1220-D, Laurens Road Cause of Death: Gunshot More information: On April 6, 2010, Patrick Demetrius Jackson was shot to death in the parking lot of the Den, located at 1220-D Laurens Road. 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Terry "Dale" Fetner, 44 years old Date: November 26, 2000 Address: Azalea Hills Apartments Cause of Death: Multiple Stab Wounds More information: Dale Fetner was a recently divorced man living in the city of Greenville. They've worked homicide cases in the past. By definition, a "cold case" is an investigation of a serious crime where all leads have been exhausted and the case remains unsolved. This case is still under active investigation and more arrests are expected. 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. Prior to his disappearance, he was involved in an argument where shots were fired. 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. GREENVILLE, SC: January 31, 1975: Lt. Frank Looper was about to break the biggest case of his life. Retired officers start investigating cold cases this week. "Ace" Brown was killed by an unknown individual. She was recently divorced and lived a very active lifestyle. 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. It also appeared that Patterson may have been shot at another location. After the fire was called in, neighbors gathered outside. In every homicide, people are affected and many lives are changed forever. All rights reserved. He was dressed in ladies clothing and was lying on his side on top of a tree branch. Charlie Russo, 64 years old Date: May 29, 1975 Address: Ye Old Fireplace, South Pleasantburg Drive Cause of Death: Gunshot More information: 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. Its not entirely sure what led the two suspects into the store that day or what was said that what lead to the untimely death of Mr. Lara, but while restrained in the chair he would be stabbed in the neck with a screwdriver. 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. The ride will end at 498 Tsali Boulevard in Cherokee, North Carolina. [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. The department said two retired officers from the police department have volunteered to investigate 17 cold cases in the city. MORE NEWS: Victims in deadly triple Midtown Atlanta shooting identified. 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. That has fallen to less than 45 percent today. [2] He also displayed cruelty to animals, shooting a dog with a BB gun and killing a goldfish with Clorox bleach. Experienced investigators and supervisors review each case, research and develop leads, and apply new techniques that may have emerged since the crime. On June 28, 2010, Julian Michael Dean was arrested for the murder of Gregory McAdory. "Julie Valentine", baby girl Date of Death: February 13, 1990 Location: Field between Verdae Blvd and Salters Road More information: The babys body was discovered in a Sears canister vacuum box, wrapped in newspaper and floral sheets. Before Kohlhepp confessed to the shootings in 2016, investigators believed that the gunman, armed with a pistol, entered the shop from the back and killed Sherbert as he worked. According to this employee, one of the waitresses was Meagan Leigh McCraw-Coxie, one of Kohlhepp's victims. Trending pages Kari Lynn Nixon Michele Whitaker Superbike Motorsports Murders Dana Satterfield Savanna Todd Sumter County Does Dorothy Barnett Jessica Gutierrez All items (26) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other B At the Greenville Police Department, we recognize that murders, especially unsolved, can be extremely difficult for family, friends and the community. Noting the oddity. 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. Trends Analytics. He began studying at Greenville Technical College in 2003. He would be found at a different home in Easley. It is believed that the subjects were attempting to rob his neighbor's apartment. More information: On October 10, 1974, Hubert L. Vaughn was found beaten inside of Sloans Liquor Store at 14 Lois Avenue. He was a maintenance worker for Delta Apartments and lived alone at the time of his death. We had BiLo Grocery chain all over. . Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of serial killers in the United States, List of serial killers by number of victims, Convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp reportedly claims more victims, "What We Know About Todd Kohlhepp's Confession to 2003 Murders in South Carolina", "Mother of suspect in 7 South Carolina killings says he is 'not a monster', "Todd Kohlhepp Case: Confessions of a Suspected Serial Killer", "Court documents: at 15 years old, Kohlhepp tied up 14-year-old, sexually assaulted her", "Todd Kohlhepp, accused kidnapper of woman found "chained like dog", "Who is suspected serial killer Todd Kohlhepp? On Sunday, November 26, 2000, Mr. Fetner returned to his apartment after spending the day working on a mountain home in Saluda, NC. Ralph Blassingame was fatally shot while attempting to flee. More information: On January 24, 1998, Payne was found stabbed to death inside his apartment at 806 Green Avenue. Unsolved Murders That Shook Michigan - Despite decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved to this day, making it one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in American history. The cash register was open with money missing. 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. 5135 S Kostner Ave. Chicago, Illinois, 60632. 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. 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. [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). He was lying about 10 feet from a footpath that runs between 801 and 713 Dunbar Street. Dale Fetner was a recently divorced man living in the city of Greenville. The Greenville Police Department has a new cold case unit. On December 23rd, 1999, one day later, police were called to the scene of a double homicide. >> FOR INFORMATION ON ALL THECOLD CASES AND TO FIND OUT HOWTO CONTACT THE INVESTIGATORS,LOOK FOR THE STORY ON WYFF4.COM.MIKE MCCORMICK, WYFF NEWS 4, IN. On December 19, 1959, the entire Walker family was brutally murdered in their home in Osprey, Florida. "Most police officers say this is a calling, not a job. He then set a fence, which cost $80,000, around the property. At the time of his murder he was living in an apartment at Azalea Hills on Greenville's east side. After the robbery, the suspects took Charlie Grubbs' Continental, which was later recovered at a nearby Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge located on South Pleasantburg Drive at Augusta Road. 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. 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The first case under review by the cold case investigators is the stabbing death of Alice Haynsworth Ryan. She also used the names Myrtle Grant or Mrs. Kenneth Grant. [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. 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. This case is unsolved. TWORETIRED DETECTIVES ARE TRYINGHEAT UP LEADS ON CASES GONECOLD.AND THEY'RE DOING IT FOR FREE.>> MOST POLICE OFFICERS SAY THISIS A CALLING NOT A JOB.EVEN WHEN YOU'RE RETIRED IT'SSTILL A CALLING.AND SO THESE GUYS HAVEVOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME JUST SOTHEY GIVE SOME CLOSURE TO THEVICTIMS' FAMILIES IN THESE>> RIGHT NOW THEY'RE DOINGINTERVIEWS, AND REVIEWINGEVIDENCE AND FILES ABOUT THESTABBING OF ALICE HAYNSWORTHRYAN.>> IT WAS LOOKED TO BE ABURGLARY.WE DON'T BELIEVE IT WAS ABURGLARY. He was a person of interest as he was not only the ex-boyfriend of Sandi, but he was also alleged to have been stalking her as well. 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. Mr. Fetner owned a contracting business called Renovations by Dale. "They're not being paid at all," said Detective Sgt. 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. Bradshaws estranged husband and her boyfriend have been cleared. On Feb. 3, 1972, the bodies of Bryce Durham, 51; his wife, Virginia, 44; and the couple's son, Bobby, 18, were discovered by their son-in-law at the time, who the authorities said had gone to . She was involved in softball, taught at a local school and lived in a young professional apartment complex. Once an arrest has been made or once they've exhausted all leads, they will move on to another case. Unsolved Homicides. . 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. He was dressed in ladies clothing and was lying on his side on top of a tree branch. 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. They recall seeing a man acting strangely. Address: Hidden Lake Apartments, 15 Villa Road, Apt. Witnesses said the man tried to stop anybody from going into the house. His mother gained custody and married another man the following year. At the time of his murder he was living in an apartment at Azalea Hills on Greenville's east side. To this day little is known of Bounds movements and actions. She was found not guilty in 2015. More information: On Easter Sunday, April 19, 1992, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Alfonzo "Ace" Brown's body was found on the driveway of 705 Jenkins Street. This handgun has never been recovered. 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. The cold case investigators will focus on one cold case at a time. They know what to look for in a homicide case. He was a maintenance worker for Delta Apartments and lived alone at the time of his death. Jackson was stabbed multiple times and died as a result of those wounds. Benjamin Patterson, 23-years-old Date: September 26, 1993 Address: 801 Dunbar Street Cause of Death: Gunshot More information: The body of Benjamin Patterson was discovered the afternoon of Sunday, September 26, 1993.
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