In May 2014, Russell Dermond, 88, was found dead in the garage of his home in the gated Great Waters community on Lake Oconee, Georgia. His body was on the garage floor and his head was missing. Investigators later reported gunshot residue on his collar and believe he was likely shot before being decapitated; his head has never been recovered.

Russell’s wife, Shirley Dermond, 87, was missing for ten days after the discovery. Two fishermen eventually found her body in Lake Oconee, miles from the couple’s home. An autopsy determined she died of blunt force trauma to the head and that concrete blocks had been used to weigh her body down.

There were no signs of forced entry and nothing of obvious value was taken; the couple’s family was cleared of involvement. No arrests have been announced and the case remained unsolved. New DNA evidence was reportedly found and submitted for advanced testing in spring 2024. Does anyone have information about the Dermonds or that new DNA lead?