August 26, 2008
Meriwether County Unidentified Remains
GREENVILLE, GA - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying a black male who was the apparent victim of a homicide.
On January 13, 2007, skeletal remains were found in Meriwether County off Bob White Road, 7/10 of a mile from the intersection of Old Durand Road less than five miles southwest of the City of Greenville. The body was in a wooded area approximately 150 feet from the dam of a small pond on the property. The body is believed to be that of a black male, approximately 5’6” to 6’2”, with unknown hair or eye color. The date of death is believed to be between 2 weeks and 2 months from the time of discovery. Dental records are available.
To assist in the efforts to identify this man, a facial reconstruction was completed by GBI Forensic Artist Marla Lawson. If anyone has any information on the identity of this individual, please contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 706-672-3302 or the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Department at 706-672-4489.
