Johnson case: Exhumation laid some rumors to rest

The image at left is a rendering of a person of interest in the Johnson case done after a witness was hypnotized shortly after the murder. In the image on the right, the same suspect is depicted as aged by the artist to show how he may have appeared in 1998. The hypnotized witnesses, tentatively identified as Linda English Brown, also remembered the suspect wore camouflage clothing and drove the green station wagon often tied to this mystery.

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Friday, August 13. 2010

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Part 13 in a serialization of interviews published on the 26th anniversary of the brutal murder of Donna Johnson:

As part of his revisitation of the Donna Johnson murder case in 2005, then-sheriff Joe Buice had the victim’s body exhumed from Crystal Hill cemetery in Thomaston and examined at the GBI crime lab in Decatur.

The exhumation took place on March 17, 2005.

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#1 Anonymous on 08/13/10 at 04:56 PM

Oh DNA, you have so many more hiding places than just under fingernails.

#2 Anonymous on 08/13/10 at 10:18 PM

There is evidence Johnson fought her killer or killers with a vengeance.

WHAT IS IT??

''Buice says the best hope now for DNA evidence may lie in the rope used to hogtie Johnson as she was tortured and killed.''

Well, did they find that evidence??

#2.1 Anonymous on 08/14/10 at 02:48 PM

I am sure she had a lot of defensive wounds from trying to protect herself.

I can just about guarantee the killer had a lot of them as well. He would have had bruises and scratches in the days following the murder.

#3 Sheila Tolley on 08/14/10 at 08:33 AM

Buice says the best hope now for DNA evidence may lie in the rope used to hogtie Johnson as she was tortured and killed. “The GBI agent at the scene did cut the rope off her body and preserved the knots. There may be DNA inside those knots. The rope was in the case file the last time I saw it,” Buice said earlier this year.

Well....I wonder where the knots will be by now?

#4 Anonymous on 08/14/10 at 10:37 AM

I thought they said she was tied with her bra

#4.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/14/10 at 01:38 PM

I thought it said gagged with her bra.

#5 Sheila Tolley on 08/14/10 at 04:17 PM

So, so much confusion. I cannot wait until NOT Shelia Tolley and I get our book written. What was that title again, NOT Shelia Tolley? I keep forgetting.

#5.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/15/10 at 07:57 AM

I forgot already. Aren't you taking notes?

#5.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/15/10 at 10:46 AM

You are skating on thin ice NOT Shelia Tolley. You already have first place in the authorship, 65% of the profits, the biggest star on Hollywood Street, and a bouquet of African Violets.........what is your problem? You cannot even remember the title that you created? Mighty thin ice.

#5.1.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/15/10 at 03:36 PM

It's because I didn't get my humble dahlias.

So, there!

#5.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/15/10 at 07:34 PM

I promised you a Black Dahlia. It didn't get there yet? Those damn DA's...they never settled that case either.

#5.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 08/16/10 at 12:13 PM

But I didn't ask for a black dahlia. The face of the flower is too messed up.

#5.1.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/16/10 at 05:45 PM

But the body was beautifully dissected with the precision of a doctor. Remember? Did you even see the movie? Or have you forgotten that like you did our book title? I am having second thoughts about you, NOT Shelia Tolley. I may need a resume from you.

#5.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 08/17/10 at 08:43 AM

So, I haven't proven myself enough for you.

It's something like big mouth b%#%%hes: a study of non-conforming women and those that hate them.

Seems you forgot too. Do I need a resume from you.

#5.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 09:09 PM

I have held a couple of really good management jobs....but never read a bad resume. Let's just start over. I think you can out-resume me. You already have lead authorship position, the biggest star on Hollywood Blvd, a dahlia on the way.........all that and you cannot remember the title you created and are obviously dyslexic. I know my limitations. You are obviously charmed.

#5.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/18/10 at 10:33 AM

Why do you think I am dyslexic?

#6 Edna Wilson on 08/14/10 at 09:39 PM

This guy didn't age gracefully in these sketches. Maybe it is his conscious bothering him.

#6.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/15/10 at 09:06 AM

That was my exact thinking Edna......I figure he must look like George Burns Great-Grandpa by now.

#6.1.1 anono on 08/16/10 at 09:35 AM

sheila i noticed the other day that you have put on some weight.

#6.1.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/16/10 at 12:15 PM

Another person posted on BHG that the sketch looked just like Mike Johnson. AND he owned a green car.

Hmmm. Those are weighty facts. Maybe Shelia was carrying them around with her when you saw her.

#6.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/16/10 at 05:40 PM

Wrong sweetheart. I saw Mike at my brother's funeral for the first time in years. As I have said many times before....If you want to know what I write on blogs, my name will be at the top. Also many that I do not write will have my name at the top. But the ones that I write will have my name.

#6.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/16/10 at 08:51 PM

The only vehicle I can ever remember Mike in was a white truck, he and my nephew, but I do not even know who that vehicle belonged to. At the time all we worried about was having a vehicle that made it to Mountain View to get beer.

#6.1.1.1.2.1 wrong on 08/17/10 at 06:15 AM

Mountain View was not in business at this time... false memory....sorry

#6.1.1.1.2.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 09:32 AM

The beer store. The truck stop. Does that make it better. A rose by any other name is still a rose.

#6.1.1.1.2.1.2 Keith and Lori on 08/26/10 at 08:57 PM

Yes, Mountain View did exit at the time. It was across 19 in the little white building. So Sorry to hear of Jack's passing. So glad to know that Marvin, my friend is finally with his family. Love you all.

#6.1.1.1.2.1.2.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/29/10 at 10:21 AM

Thank you very much, Keith and Lori.

Sheila Tolley

#6.1.1.1.2.2 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/17/10 at 08:48 AM

Hey shelia,

If they were smart enough to remove the prints and cover their tracks so well, don't you think they would have borrowed or stolen a green car and not used their own while staking out the area?

#6.1.1.1.2.2.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 01:35 PM

Probably. They have been smart enough to keep one of the most brutal murders in Georgia quiet for "over a quarter of a century, haven't they?" I am not stupid, in fact, I am quite intelligent, if I do say so myself. If the LAW and DRUGS and big dollars were not involved, the case would be solved. If only Merrill Greathouse were alive, he was a man, not a weasel, the case would be solved or at least not lie dormant until Walter had the guts and heart like Joe Buice...to bring it back. Who are you protecting, Milam?

#6.1.1.2 rhoda dunn on 08/16/10 at 12:29 PM

anono were you the babbling 330lb. blob in the corner? a sound of jealousy fills the air. try to frown a little sheila, and it might would slow down anono. seeing people happy makes some folks unhappy. anono seems to have a nack for changing the bloggs from donnas murder. think something is up with that?

#6.1.1.2.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/16/10 at 12:56 PM

I think he dislikes the publicity that surrounds this murder.

I wonder why anyone would dislike it??

#6.1.1.2.2 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/16/10 at 01:31 PM

I don't think it's the sound of jealousy. I think it is more of a sound of fear.

If you know about interrogation, you know that distracting from the topic at hand is something done by those not wanting to face the questions asked.

A guilty person takes relief in that moment when the topic of the crime is distracted from.

#6.1.1.2.2.1 rhoda dunn on 08/16/10 at 06:11 PM

if it is fear from quilt on donnas murder, i hope it eats on him until he is swallowed by his own cowardly sickness. gulp,gulp

#6.1.1.3 Sheila Tolley on 08/16/10 at 05:33 PM

You are correct, Honey. I weighed less than 3 pounds when I was born.

#6.1.1.4 oldtimer on 08/17/10 at 10:05 AM

Sheila Tolley is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen in my life. So was her Mother, Alma. They both were movie star ladies.

#6.1.1.4.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 12:28 PM

Thanks, oldtimer. My Mother was a beautiful lady with an even more beautiful heart. I cannot measure up to her in looks or unselfishness but I thank you for defending me against anono. Evidently the person has not mastered the complete spelling of anonymous yet.

#7 Anonymous on 08/15/10 at 06:11 PM

Oh, how I love the Feds. Let me count the ways:
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#8 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/17/10 at 08:50 AM

I think the geography is very important.

The person was local to that area or he would not have been comfortable enough to kill her and dump her there.

#8.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 12:23 PM

I agree. They definitely felt comfortable there in the area. I have always wondered if she was killed where she was found though. I know damn well that no vehicle stayed at that dumpster all day and not get noticed until evening. Milam is going to feel like he lost his mighty cloak of power if they find that Donna was actually murdered 1.5 minutes up the road in Pike County, isn't he?
SIGNED:
KARMA

#8.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/17/10 at 03:44 PM

NO WAY she was murdered where she was found.

She was killed in private so the killer had the time to tie her up and torture her in peace. He wouldn't have done that on the old road. Someone could have driven up and seen him raping her with a foreign object.

I find it interesting that Ann Morgan's car was wiped down as well.

#8.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 04:30 PM

No...she was not murdered there. Her car was not there all day either. She knew or saw too much for someone to be comfortable. Check the dope addicts/distributors, got rich quick wife swappers/ construction workers/ law officers....or just wait until they are on their deathbed and ready to tell.....the rest of the story. It will happen Milam. I hope before you go out of office so you can also......step down to spend more time with your family.

With Love,
Karma

#8.1.1.1.1 rumor has it on 08/19/10 at 08:25 PM

sheila maybe you know more than most of us. your relative marvin g (bubba) ran around with (the nephew) mike johnson and a few others and kerry elmore had a green ltd at the time also. what about all the blood that was found in marvins house from a (secret) room that he did his whatever all the way blood from that room to the front door at that time ???? maybe you should be making that phone call...

#8.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/20/10 at 11:58 AM

I am sorry, but you are telling me stuff that I have never heard. I heard about a bunch of blood in the driveway when Mrs. Smith was dragged up by someone's dog and eventually died. I heard about a bunch of blood when Pauline Guy ran over Jack in the driveway. I heard about a bunch of blood when Johnny Warren was murdered in Jack's house. There have been enough fusses and fights over there, as some parties have, some of your blood may even be there. You bet I will forward your letter to the GBI, can you give me your name and address so they can come and talk to you? You may have just solved this. They can talk to Marvin over The Church of the Nazarene cemetery. Mike was a seventeen year old kid....it seems like a big act for a high school kid to be involved in...but who knows, but rest assured I will make that call for you as soon as I finish this blog. I will give you a few minutes to blog your name if not, the GBI can find the sender of the blog in about thirty seconds. Congratulations! You may have solved this one. If so, I hope you get a reward.

#8.1.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 08/20/10 at 12:42 PM

Mike reported Donna missing.

The nephew reporting her missing stood out to me after the father in laws timeline.

Jimmy saw her that morning during the 6 am hour...Jimmy's father says he saw her a 2pm that day. Jimmy's nephew reports her missing.

There is the family common denominator.

#8.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Question on 08/20/10 at 08:48 PM

And the nephew was the first one to Donna and JJ's house where a group of people had gathered that evening, screaming they had found the body. Boy was he a scared youngun!!!

#8.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 12:49 PM

I cannot tell if you are being funny or for real. Were you there? Was he nervous or playing a part????

#8.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Question on 08/26/10 at 09:56 PM

I am being real and yes I was there. The answer to your other question has been answered to the GBI Agents when they've been to my house for interviews over the years.

#8.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 08/27/10 at 04:56 AM

Call and tell the new agents anyway.

#8.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 elcie on 08/26/10 at 03:41 PM

If her father-in-law reported seeing her at 2:00 PM, What made Mike Johnson call authorities to report her missing so soon after that?

Think about it- 2:00 PM to 4:40 PM when the car was found during a missing person search is only 2 hours 40 minutes. During that period of time, Mike Johnson recons she's missing, calls in a missing-person report,authorities start a search and her car is found. Sounds like a VERY quick sequence of events.

Normally, wouldn't it take at least a couple of hours for someone to be late returning before people get worried? Also, if you know your relative was headed to the dumpster down the road, wouldn't you just get in your car and drive there first rather than call authorities? Also, wouldn't you call that person's husband before you call authorities?

Again, I've not seen a comprehensive time line published anywhere, so I may be wrong about things. If so, please correct me.

#8.1.1.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/20/10 at 01:39 PM

The newspaper states that you can reach Walter Geiger at 770-358-6397 and he can report your information in a confidential manner if that is your wish. You should, in the meantime, call Sheriff Jimmy Thomas with your information, as he is the sheriff of Pike County. I am confident that he to, will keep your name confidential. I have left your blog copy with GBI Agent Tom Davis who is representing the case. Option one or two is your "route to take" if you would like for your name to remain in confidence. Tom Davis will be out of the office until Monday. If Walter or Jimmy gets a call from you, Tom Davis probably will not even be concerned. Have a nice day....maybe you will finally put Donna to rest.

#8.1.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/20/10 at 04:38 PM

If you would like to talk to Walter Geiger the contact number is 770-358-6397 in the newspaper. He will get your information that you know to the right agent in a confidential manner, I am sure.

#8.1.1.1.1.3 Sheila Tolley on 08/20/10 at 08:43 PM

Are you ok, rumor has it? I didn't get a response from you.

#8.1.1.1.1.4 Sheila Tolley on 08/20/10 at 08:52 PM

You rest assured that my nephew would not have carried a dead body out the front door sweetheart? There are six steps to climb up or down with the body. They would most likely have used the back door. Young people are typically lazy you know...and his back door is ground level. The GBI will be in touch but don't change your front vs. back door story because I sent your blog as it appeared in the paper.

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1 Rumor has it is waiting on 08/22/10 at 08:31 PM

I'll be waiting on their phone call, I have nothing to hide and can only tell what I was told anyway so rumor has it... Problem is Marvin and the witness of the blood are both deceased so ???

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 08:20 AM

Well, to me that means IF, your story is true. Marvin was judged by THE REAL JUDGE who is not going to be thrown off the bench. As far as the other person who saw the blood being dead..that does not matter a whole lot nowadays. The advances in forensic technology can still check the secret room that you show them for blood and other DNA. Plus, they need to track down the one who murdered Junior Denton. That will be part of the answer. It will eventually lead back to the payer and the payees. Was you able to track down the person who put the snake in Marvin's bed for me? Be sure to call the GBI in case they forget to call you, trust me on this....I sent your blog. They need to find the starting point in order to find the ending point, someone may still be alive. Help Karma....she is having to spend entirely too much time in court because of the SURVIVING judge.

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1 Rumor has it on 08/23/10 at 06:11 PM

Don't know of any snake and haven't heard that rumor, I've never been in Marvins house just heard the rumor of the room, I'm sure you can tell us if that rumor is true or not ? Did he have a room he kept locked from everyone and maybe did secret things in it ? And your correct on the real and true just Judge (God Almighty) having judged him for his actions while among us. And you know who the other deceased witness is also correct ? If you feel I'm trying to outright say Marvin did this your incorrect, I don't know but heard the rumor of the blood at that was supposedly reported to police at the time and felt it should be brought up again. I will say it was a green t-bird that Elmore had not a ltd like I previously said.

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/23/10 at 09:02 PM

The secret room should be easy enough to corroborate by legal authorities.

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/24/10 at 04:24 PM

Yeah, get right on that will you? This person has been trying to tell the GBI info for three days and cannot get a call back.

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/26/10 at 07:31 AM

Corroborate hell. The Pike County sheriff deputies have spent so much time in that house that they should pay their part of the taxes. They even took part of a tree when Johnny Warren was murdered. In order to check bullet holes from the past years. I am sure that took a while. Since half the county used it for target practice.

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 09:16 PM

Yes indeed, there is a room in Jack's house that was enjoyed more than the rest when certain people were visiting. No it was never locked or closed while I was visiting. I am not sure there is even a lock on any inside doors in Jack's house. The plywood over the windows tell me that there probably aren't a lot of locks on the windows either. Thanks for trying to help...do make the call to someone who counts. That is not the blog...but to the numbers that I gave to you. I truly Thank You if it helps solve Donna's Murder. Keep me posted. Good luck. Walter at the paper will respond to your call, as will the GBI. If you need anything else from me. Let me know?

#8.1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.3 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 09:22 PM

You are doing the correct thing if you have valid information that will help lead to solving Donna's murder. Do not feel guilty about it. Make the call to Walter Geiger, Jimmy Thomas or The GBI. What police was called last time?

#8.1.1.1.1.4.2 door on 08/22/10 at 08:42 PM

Would it matter which door they or he used really ??? Besides its a rumor remember hence the name. Just as the keys were and the note were rumors....

#8.1.1.1.1.4.2.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 12:53 PM

So are you saying this is a lie about my nephew Marvin. As the casket note and keys were lies?

#8.1.1.1.1.4.2.1.1 Don't know on 08/23/10 at 01:33 PM

I don't know, Hope they check into it either way...

#8.1.1.1.1.5 huh? on 08/26/10 at 09:22 PM

I spent LOTS of time at Marvin's house. There were no "secret rooms". I walked freely around the entire house. DO NOT speak evil of those who cannot defend themselves. He we never ever anything less than a good person! How dare you!!!

#8.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 04:35 PM

Milam and Associates are so afraid to open this can of worms.............they do not know how many Night Crawlers will come crawling out.

#8.1.1.2.1 Anonymous on 08/17/10 at 08:53 PM

Maybe he is afraid that he will commit suicide by shooting himself in the back of the head.

#8.1.1.2.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/17/10 at 09:15 PM

I am glad I have never been friends with a person who committed suicide. I hope I never am.

#8.1.1.2.1.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/18/10 at 04:47 PM

Same here and me too.

I hope no one I know is murdered either.

#8.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/18/10 at 06:27 PM

But we do.

#8.1.1.3 Question on 08/17/10 at 08:16 PM

On the series of the scene was secured there was a statement about Boyt saying he sat in a car with now deceased Mr. Hollis and then left in his truck and didn't go back to the search effort. Then got a call in his truck at The Rock stating the body had been found. Then he went on to say the scene was secured by firefighters and he was near certainty that Sheriff Monaghan viewed the body at the scene. If he wasn't there when the body was found and didn't return to the scene how does he know what happened at the scene. Then he was the first one to spot the green station wagon close to where the body was found.
Maybe this is where the law cover up for law cover up for law cover up began.

#8.1.1.3.1 Anonymous on 08/17/10 at 09:00 PM

I thought him saying that was odd as well. I am not implying he was apart of anything. It was odd, though.

#8.1.1.3.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/26/10 at 05:34 PM

Maybe Deputy John Hollis told him.

#8.1.1.3.2.1 elcie on 08/26/10 at 09:10 PM

Can I buy the first copy of your and "Not's" book?

#8.1.1.3.2.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/27/10 at 06:42 AM

Yes, but you must buy it from me and not from Shelia.

#8.1.1.3.2.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/27/10 at 07:39 AM

Didn't I tell you. NOT Shelia has to be the first at everything. I believe he had to eat last as a kid.

#8.1.1.4 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 12:44 PM

Was any insurance money or benefits collected on Anne Morgan or Donna Johnson's case?

#8.1.1.4.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/23/10 at 02:15 PM

Good question.

#8.1.1.4.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 03:15 PM

Thanks, love. How can I find a good answer. I may let you off probation, if you can handle that little task.

#8.1.1.4.1.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/23/10 at 04:05 PM

Obtain subpoena powers or hire a PI.

#8.1.1.4.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 04:54 PM

That shoots the hell out of my options.

#9 Question on 08/18/10 at 10:50 AM

After Donna's body was exhumed in 2005 was she reburied in the same grave at Crystal Hill or was she then buried at Beulah Baptist or maybe they're one and the same cemetery? Just thought about seeing the head marker for Donna's grave in the pic of when her mother passed and I read it to be they were buried in the same plot. Again, didn't know if Beulah Baptist was Crystal Hill.

#9.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/19/10 at 01:19 PM

If I remember correctly, Donna was reburied in her same prior grave beside the spot then allocated for her husband, Jimmy. If a second exhumation is required maybe Jimmy will be so kind as to offer Becky the kindness of burying Donna's remains beside Miss Beulah and Donna's Daddy. And maybe finally, Donna can rest in Peace. I know they must all be rejoicing in Heaven for all the work that is being done to find the murderer(s). I thank you again, Walter and Associates....and to all that have assisted with interviews. AND to the Murderer and Associates....Karma says, "Don't buy any green bananas...no need in wasting food..."

#10 Sheila Tolley on 08/18/10 at 12:04 PM

I have never met Donna Johnson in my life. BUT I have never forgotten that day....and never will. Not one person has even asked for a trial here....we have asked that "the existing facts" be presented before a Grand Jury. A Grand Jury is comprised of a group of randomly chosen citizens whose duty it is to decide whether there is sufficient evidence to indict an individual on criminal charges. Grand jury duty involves listening to witnesses testify under oath and evaluating the evidence in order to determine if there is enough probable cause for a trial. The grand jury process is intended to protect against unfounded prosecutions. Can you explain why this should NOT take place?

#10.1 Concord Resident on 08/18/10 at 02:41 PM

Good question, and I'd like an answer to it, too. Has anyone asked the DA?

#10.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/18/10 at 06:29 PM

Also a good question and I would like yours answered.

#10.1.2 Anonymous on 08/19/10 at 10:10 AM

The DA says there is not enough evidence to take it to the grand jury. lol

#10.1.2.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/19/10 at 06:01 PM

Is the DA "THE GOD of Justice?" What is the next legal step that concerned citizens should do to help get this case brought before The Grand Jury. Do we need to go out and get some petitions signed to send to higher levels? Do we need to kneel on Highway 19 on our knee pads and put diapers on our head? What can we do? Does anybody know? I cannot believe that we have a man more powerful than an entire population of two counties, an ELECTED OFFICIAL on top of that?

#10.1.2.1.1 Anonymous on 08/19/10 at 07:05 PM

We would need to get a petition together and to show the FBI how many people here want their help. The absence of law enforcement signatures should make our point clear.

Or we could get enough signatures to have a recall vote on Milam.

Or we could wait until his next election when he can be voted out.

#11 Sheila Tolley on 08/19/10 at 10:01 PM

When is his next election? Twenty-six years is long enough. It basically says that Milam does not believe in the Justice System of the United States to me. He is willing to take a chance on a murderer to continue walking free, rather than possibly lose a case. It would actually be a benefit for the murderer, cause Milam would give minimum effort so he can say ...I told you so!!! Then Becky can file a wrongful death suit and get everything the murderers own and later they will go to jail because Karma is back. just ask O.J.

#12 Sheila Tolley on 08/21/10 at 11:09 AM

We need your help, please. A famous author who goes by the pen name, "rumor has it" is missing. If you know him/her by their real name, please check on him/her. He/she is an important part of an ongoing murder investigation, please be sure they are safe.

#12.1 Rumor has it on 08/22/10 at 08:34 PM

Trust me I'm very safe and not hiding from anyone.

#12.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/23/10 at 09:25 PM

I truly believe you. I really do. Tell me about your radio and tv spot. I love to hear interesting facts and success stories.

#12.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/24/10 at 04:36 PM

Yeah, Miss Beulah hoped for twenty six years, over nine thousand sleepless nights that someone would check on something. It didn't happen then either.

#12.1.1.1.1 Its me on 08/24/10 at 07:06 PM

You should have gotten the info you needed about the blood at the house you went to , HINT HINT

#12.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/26/10 at 10:30 AM

I am always welcome at my brother's, now my niece's house, at anytime , thank you....it's you.

#12.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/24/10 at 04:42 PM

After reading back over this, I could kick myself for asking for your name. Do not tell your name on this blog. These idiots are not playing. They are obviously real murderers. They are sneaky and chicken feces, but they are for real. I hope they trip over their own loose shoe lace on their next one and somebody beats them in the nuts until a real cop shows up. Wherever they are?

#12.1.1.2.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/26/10 at 07:35 AM

Please just tell the person that you know that I know if you did get through to someone so I can mark it off my "worry about it" list. Thank you.

#12.1.1.2.1.1 Rumor has it on 08/26/10 at 05:44 PM

Was this statement for me Shelia ?

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/26/10 at 06:08 PM

Yes, If you are the real "Rumor has it." Isn't life a hoot now. Why do people even waste time on television? Yes....I was just wondering if you contacted someone besides on the blog. Keep your real name secret...but call Walter at the paper or the GBI with your data. There are crooks every friggin where...just be careful.

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Rumor has it on 08/29/10 at 02:00 PM

Haven't contacted or been contacted, The house you went to the other day has more answers than I can give anyone anyway, Just strange to me that you didn't know about it to start with is all. I wonder if he ever went to police back then. Or is it all a rumor ?

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/29/10 at 04:30 PM

That went over my head.

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/29/10 at 08:15 PM

What in the hell are you talking about? If you are talking to me, Sheila, just say it in English. You are losing me in this game playing.

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1 RUMOR HAS IT on 08/30/10 at 02:24 PM

Did you not go to a house and ask about the blood And why no one had told you about it ?

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/30/10 at 04:35 PM

No, I have not been to a house and asked about any blood. Someone using the sign on of "Rumor Has It" indicated that they had heard that my nephew's house has a secret room that was full of blood and had blood all the way from the secret room to the door the day following Donna's murder. I have encouraged this person to call the newspaper, the GBI or the sheriff. Evidently, they have not called either one so maybe it is just a rumor. That's life.

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Rumor has it on 08/31/10 at 05:32 AM

Same house sending you the pictures, Maybe it is a rumor then. I'm out of it.....

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/31/10 at 07:56 AM

That means "Rumor has it" is just a confusion factor. Is that what you are saying? If so it worked well because I am sure as hell confused.

#12.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/31/10 at 08:03 AM

Just like I heard from an intelligent person the other day. This case is never going to be solved. Because of attitudes just like the one you just expressed. OUT WITH YOU go to what you think is more important. If someone you love comes up missing, just don't call , the low and medium grade officials are busy, call the FBI. Maybe they still have a purpose. MAYBE?

#13 Rumor has it on 08/22/10 at 08:35 PM

And famous ??? Well I have been on t.v. and the radio but famous ? Nah

#14 Sheila Tolley on 08/22/10 at 09:35 PM

When was Junior Denton murdered?

#15 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/24/10 at 09:08 PM

Shelia. Marvin with the secret room: Was he in the boy scouts?

#15.1 yesterday on 08/25/10 at 10:40 AM

sheila tolley said on the bville blog that she will be gone to miami for an interview for two days for assist to dave barry at the miami herald. maybe a few before you get answer.

#15.2 Bill Boman on 08/26/10 at 08:27 AM

I am not Shelia but I can answer that question for you. No. Bubba was not in the boy scouts. Do not confuse those roofing shingle knots you are tracking down with the talants of a boy scout.

#15.2.1 Anonymous on 08/26/10 at 10:59 AM

Well, did he roof?

Did Jimmy roof? Did Jimmys dad roof? What about Jimmy's nephew?

What about the Grubby sex offender, did he roof?

Hell, everyone was roofing back then becasue of the hail storm. Was Jimmy's, donna's and jan's house having a new roof put on?

Who was doing constuction on the house?

#15.3 annon on 08/26/10 at 03:24 PM

Marvin Goldman..deceased...is that the Marvin in question?

#15.3.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/26/10 at 06:35 PM

Hell yeah. Liver disease. Everybody who has ever heard of this case is deceased. They all get liver disease or suicide syndrome. Marvin Goldman is my nephew...if you have a question..throw it out here. I hate sneakiness and meanness. Throw it out here and let's wallow in it. That is what Marvin, my nephew, would have said. What was your next question...if I know the answer, you got it coming to you baby. Your question?

#15.3.1.1 Anonymous on 08/27/10 at 11:16 AM

Shelia there was nothing sinester about Marvins death, it had been coming a long time.

#15.3.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/28/10 at 08:54 AM

Do you think I am so stupid that I do not know that? I told a family member who tried to blame it on the one who gave him his last hit of ice that:

"It wasn't his last hit that killed him and it wasn't his first hit that killed him...it was all those in between."

He still made me laugh in my young days.

#15.3.1.1.1.1 Yes on 08/28/10 at 01:41 PM

Yes I do.

#15.3.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/28/10 at 04:23 PM

Evidently you did not read the second paragraph then.

#15.3.1.1.2 Sheila Tolley on 08/28/10 at 09:00 AM

When you have comments like this one, you should "man-up" with your name. I did not participate in Marvin's vices, but many people do WITH and WITHOUT badges.

#15.3.1.1.3 Sheila Tolley on 08/28/10 at 06:27 PM

You forgot to change to Not Shelia Tolley again, didn't you. I want to talk to you.

#15.3.1.1.3.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/29/10 at 07:59 AM

That's not me.

#15.3.1.1.3.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/29/10 at 10:23 AM

So who are you? Have you been to my house before?

#16 annon on 08/27/10 at 08:16 AM

I liked Marvin..he was always very nice to me..we dated a couple of times...I was just wonderin if this was the same Marvin I knew..that's all.

#16.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/27/10 at 10:57 AM

Is this Cindy? Marvin had one of the most entertaining personalities ever. I went to his house frequently because he could always make me laugh. His Dad, Jack, my brother, had that same trait.

#16.1.1 annon on 08/28/10 at 04:11 AM

No, I am not Cindy..just someone who knew him and cared about him many years ago.

#16.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 08/28/10 at 08:44 AM

Do we know each other?

#16.1.1.1.1 annon on 08/28/10 at 12:48 PM

No, I don't belive so.

#17 Sheila Tolley on 08/27/10 at 09:19 AM

To my knowledge, Marvin was never in the Boy Scouts.

#18 Sheila Tolley on 10/03/10 at 09:56 AM

That picture is Kerry Elmore. Like it or not. Maybe he was snipe hunting that night, maybe he was star gazing...........but that picture, for what it is worth, is Kerry Elmore. He was a cutie pie back in the day...with a muscled up body. His Dad was running for some elected office at the time.

#19 rhoda dunn on 10/04/10 at 09:00 AM

i heard his dad was running for sheriff at one time. i have also seen the drawing of the person of interest, and the one with the 26yr. old picture and a picture of kerry 26yrs. ago with darkened hair beside it. a very great match. i think the hair looked dark from being wet and slicked back along with the black and white drawing 26 yrs. ago. also someone told me they seen him not long ago and he looks just like the aged version of man of interest. he also had dark green car at time.

#20 elcie on 10/04/10 at 01:39 PM

The hair's a little too dark, but other than that, I think the man in this drawing looks a lot like Mike J. did around that time. Also, if my memory serves me correctly, he drove a dark green station wagon with tan interior when he was in high school.

I wouldn't get too tied down by the the aged illustration because it can be a stumbling block. There are so many different factors that can markedly change a person's looks over the years- Did he drink or do drugs? Did he hang out at the all you can eat buffet or work out at the gym? Did he join the hair club for men? Does baldness run in his family? Who knows what this person could look like now.

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