Richard Ward Galbreath, a 60-year-old lifelong resident of Toombs County, was found dead at his Vidalia home on South Thompson Road after a shooting on the evening of February 14, 2022. Known to family as a gentle giant, he held certifications in HVAC, welding, and electrical work, was a graduate of Lyons Senior High School and Southeastern Technical College, and attended New Corinth Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting Hot Wheels.

The Toombs County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call and, with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, treated the death as a homicide. Investigators canvassed the area, conducted numerous interviews, and processed evidence. Two months into the probe, authorities arrested 68-year-old Wayne Trautz, identified as Galbreath’s roommate, in connection with the killing.

Did anyone in Vidalia know Richard or have information about him and his whereabouts on February 14, 2022?