Ashley Nicole Garry, 27, was found shot to death at her home on South 10th Street in Cordele, Georgia, after she failed to show up for a shift at the Cracker Barrel where she worked. Her manager went to check on her on the afternoon of Sunday, September 7, 2014, found the front door ajar and called Crisp County deputies. Officers discovered Garry slumped in the doorway of her bedroom, in her work uniform with her car keys in her hand, suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the top of her head. An autopsy indicated the bullet’s trajectory was consistent with her kneeling when she was shot. Investigators noted a television and some of her son’s shoes were missing from the home.

Four months of investigation produced about 150 leads and led to the arrest of Cameron Carter in neighboring Pulaski County on unrelated burglary and obstruction charges. A .380 pistol found in his possession matched ballistically to the fatal shot. Investigators concluded there was no prior connection between Carter and Garry and that Garry likely encountered an armed intruder while returning from work. Carter was charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and armed home invasion; a jury convicted him in November 2015 and two consecutive life sentences were imposed, with an appeal later denied.

If anyone knew Ashley, her routines, or saw unfamiliar activity near South 10th Street around September 7, 2014, please come forward with what was seen.