Kala Victoria Brown, a South Carolina woman missing since late August was found alive Thursday, chained "like a dog" inside a metal container, officials say. Members of Wares family stood beside him holding missing person flyers. First published on November 3, 2016 / 4:56 PM. Like, she might get in little fights with somebody, but the next week, they would be friends again. They also say he never got on a bus. BUT WITHIN THE LAST HOUR WEVE RECEIVED A MUG SHOT OF TODD CAGLE. Her body will be autopsied at the Medical University of South Carolina on Friday, but no additional details about her death have been released at this time. 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Body found at missing South Carolina woman's home; boyfriend arrested in Colorado, deputies say, AT 8644270800. Deidre Annette Reid, 41, was last heard from on Sept. 3 when she was headed to the Greyhound station in Charlotte, N.C. Police said the person of interest in Reids disappearance - Emanuel Bedford - was arrested in Georgia back in October. A lawyer for Kohlhepp couldnt immediately be located. The website for the Spartanburg County Detention Center showed that Kohlhepp, who lives in nearby Moore, had been booked there shortly before 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT). She -- she said stuff like she didn't feel like she was gonna make it to see her birthday, Alberta told Dateline. He walked around the rest of the house, and she was nowhere to be found. The second theory is foul play. A 5-year-old boy in South Carolina got to star in a massive birthday party thanks to Make-A-Wish. Did Tammy meet someone who wasnt who they said they were? He also noted that their detectives have interviewed family members and friends, including those who saw or spoke with Alexis prior to her disappearance. They started by looking around the home. Then, he found a note in the kitchen, it said: Park called his daughter Kaitlyn, and asked her and her friend to search for Tammy. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. WebMissing South Carolina Woman Alexis Ware. So after a few tries, he called Alberta. They didn't see her walking away from her vehicle -- with leaving all her personal items and purse and everything in the car. The 29-year-old was last seen at a 7-Eleven gas station in Anderson, South Carolina. I dont really know what I think happened, because all of the theories are possible. Its so heartbreaking that Tammys family doesnt have any closure. She has always been supportive, kind. The Missing Persons Network, an non-profit organization said that they identified two women who went missing around the area, where Kala Brown, a victim who was killed by Todd Kohlhepp, was found. SOME FRIENDS HAD SAID THAT THEY HADNT SEEN CERMAK SINCE THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER. You know, she had clients in Charlotte, North Carolina Atlanta, Georgia. Jorden Nebling was last seen on Oct. 10, 2020, in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The biggest theory is that Tammy had killed herself because she couldnt deal with her depression. The last known sighting of Alexis Ware is at the 7-Eleven gas station off Highway 29 in Anderson, South Carolina on January 30, 2022. I don't think it's just as simple as being missing, Alberta told Dateline. They didn't see that as suspicious. Nebling hadn't been allowed at Tucker's house when she had been "using," but because she was clean and had a job lined up, she was looking forward to going to her stepmother's house to celebrate her little brother's birthday. In a news He wouldnt discuss whether the woman told them any details about Carvers whereabouts. Person of interest arrested in Ga. in month-long disappearance of Deidre Reid from Pageland, S.C. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. The South Carolina man who was reported missing along with his girlfriend was arrested in Colorado and now faces a murder charge, according to Courtney Snow with Laurens County Sheriff's Office. EDITORS NOTE: This article has been updated with comment from the Anderson County Sheriffs Office. AMBER. Alexis Ware was last seen in South Carolina. Capt. She has a huge following, whether that's on Facebook or Instagram. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Former Lowcountry attorney and now-convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has left the Lowcountry and is being processed into a Columbia prison. Her car was later found miles away in McCormick. Were not going to sit around twiddling our fingers, he said. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Park said she had been diagnosed with it, and was taking medication. Her sister Becky, said that Tammy had called her several times saying she didnt know if she could continue with the marriage. According to Snow, deputies went to the home just after 9 a.m. about the missing couple and the body was found. She had a large clientele, as far as her clients coming in rapidly. Lemoine's daughter, 25-year-old Hannah Gates, has been posting to social media in hopes of finding her mom, according to The Post and Courier. When she was found, she was chained like a dog she had a chain around her neck. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? It Coming from a big family, Alexis has a lot of people worried about her including her mother, Alberta Gray-Simpkins, and her stepfather, Frank Simpkins Sr. She would never go this long with -- without her kids, Alberta told Dateline. Lesley Lemoine, of The page was later taken down. A group of searches came across an abandoned shack in the back of the woods. Wahl, who is from Tampa, Florida, was reportedly in Myrtle Beach to visit her father but never showed up to his house. The area is vast, Sheriff McBride told Dateline. Alexis Ware was reported missing Feb. 1. By Minyvonne Burke. This story was originally published February 25, 2022, 2:14 PM. Her family has said that she wouldnt leave her kids. "I wish I was more uplifting. Hard, stressful: Kids, family of missing mother plea for answers month after disappearance. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Since hes a bit further away, he hasnt been able to help with any of the in-person searches, but he has been trying to help in his own way. He said the house was quiet and he became suspicious. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. I dont really think the comments are that weird. Alexis Ware with her sister Jasmine and stepfather Frank Simpkins Sr. Search continues for missing South Carolina mother Alexis Ware. Wahl was told to spend the night to avoid a long drive home, according to the report. But unfortunately, Travelers this is a very, very remote area," Tucker said, adding that the down has a lot of "undeveloped" land where anybody could hide signs of a crime. She's just always been the person that wants to help everyone, Travis said. So that vehicle traveled at least an hour from Anderson to travel to Georgia and it ended up in a hunting field in McCormick, South Carolina, Frank Simpkins Sr. told Dateline. Nebling and her sister were close, and when her sister hadn't heard from Nebling for weeks, she contacted their stepmother, Mary Tucker, for help. We have interviewed a number of people, Sheriff McBride said. Nebling had been staying with her biological mother at the time, who apparently thought that Nebling had just "run off and would come back" and did not immediately report her missing, Tucker explained. or redistributed. Her family said she was passionate about the nursing field, and helping others. IE 11 is not supported. It's like she knew something was going on. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. tall and weighs 110 lbs. The family grew more concerned on Monday, January 31, when Alexis still hadnt gotten in touch. Sept. 21, 2022, 7:45 AM PDT. The day before Jorden Nebling went missing, on Oct. 9, 2020, Nebling and "a guy" she had been seeing borrowed a car to drive from Travelers Rest to see friends in Cowpens. A person living in that house where her car broke down reported speaking with Nebling, who said someone was coming to pick up the car. The police were told that Tammy had left her keys, wallet, purse and cell phone behind, which was weird. Please enter valid email address to continue. Capt. Its strange that he said something on a podcast and not on a TV show, but you can have your own opinions on it. A registered sex offender was arrested on Thursday in South Carolina after a woman reported missing along with her live-in boyfriend in late August was found "chained like a dog" in a storage container, local media reported. Family and friends of missing mother Alexis Ware plan to spend the weekend searching for her. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Park had to withdraw the $4,000 reward because he filed for bankruptcy. "I said, 'Well, that's not acceptable. "We will continue to investigate this as a suspicious death," the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office said. I know that they dug up a concrete pad in the driveway that he had recently put down close to when she went missing. Legal Statement. Mitchell Rep. Ben Krohmer's fuel gas bill passes Senate committee, appears likely to become law, South Dakota legislative round-up: Tax decision upcoming, county funding, first veto, UPDATED: Power restored in SE, NE Jamestown. Nothing., Sheriff McBride told Dateline that as of right now, It would be hard for me to say that weve, you know, identified any particular person of interest or suspect, at this time., The sheriff continued on to say, Were just trying -- just trying to figure out where Alexis is and we hope and pray, of course, that she is alive and well and just doesn't want to be found for the moment, or whatever that case may be., Travis says the family just wants answers and to know that Alexis is safe. He had not been formally charged as of Thursday afternoon. The first and only known break in the case came on Dec. 19, 2013, when Elvis's dark green 2001 Dodge Intrepid was found parked at Peachtree boat landing. They all want closure, but as eyes tear and voices tremble, James Reid says they need it especially for his nephew. Alberta thought this was very out of character because Alexis has always gone all-out for her birthday. (Reporting by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Alan Crosby). Kohlhepp was a monster, and it wouldnt surprise me at all if he was driving the day Tammy went for her walk, and abducted her. Our investigation revealed we did not have jurisdiction in this matter, so the case was subsequently transferred to the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the department said in a Facebook post Tuesday. Megan Rich, 41, was reported missing on August 16, WCSC reported. But the last footage that we can see with with, you know, her and, I guess, a normal everyday state, is leaving the gas station on Highway 29 within Anderson Countys jurisdiction.. CBS affiliate WSPA reports he is listed as the owner of the Woodruff property. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Her co-workers said she was agitated and constantly checking her blood pressure. She wants to do Instagram modeling. The woman said she had been fed during her time in captivity, Wright said. -- A South Carolina woman who vanished more than two months ago was found alive Thursday morning inside a padlocked 30 by 15 metal container on a rural The national sex offender registry lists a kidnapping count for Kohlhepp in Arizona in 1987. The Edgefield police contacted the state police to assist with a helicopter search, and a group of about 20-25 officers had four wheelers and searched nearby hiking trails. Nancy Rego of Charlotte, at left, who also dated Printz, disappeared in I'm waiting to wake up from this nightmare.. After the information came out about Tammys possible affair and the marriage problems, the police wanted to question Park one more time. Her cellphone, her daughter's cellphone, her purse, her identification, Frank said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She was last seen on August 12. Some of the more recognizable ones include a leaf-like feather on the front side of one hand and a rose on the other hand. Please know that while this search ended with negative results, our focus and search continue until Alexis is found and reunited with her family., Dateline reached out to Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride, whose office is in charge of the investigation. He was charged with kidnapping. What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? Market data provided by Factset. Becky told her to give it more time. I dont think Todd Kohlhepp killed Tammy, but it is very possible. They were able to get a warrant to recover the text messages. His phone had pinged off the cell towers located near each location. Alexis Ware was last seen in South Carolina. Gates told the paper investigators are trying to figure out how she got in the bin. Nebling didn't have a perfect track record as a teenager, which is why some people have dismissed her disappearance, but she was on her way to becoming a responsible adult just before she vanished. Park said his kids ask constantly about where their mom is, and he doesnt know what to tell them. After his appearance on the podcast, he obtained a lawyer, who told him not to say anything. In the past month, Alexiss family has been conducting their own searches. Bedford was taken into custody by Burke County Sheriffs Office in Georgia on Monday, Oct. 11. There have been many theories about what happened to Tammy. MEANWHILE, AN UPSTATE MAN, WHO WENT MISSING WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND, IS NOW BEHIND BARS AFTER A BODY WAS FOUND ON THEIR PROPERTY IN LAWRENCE COUNTY. We are exhausting every possible avenue of inquiry on this case and will continue to work diligently until this case is solved. Alexiss mother and stepfather think its odd that Alexis would be in the McCormick area. QUINTON SIMON'S MOM DOWNS SHOTS, FLIRTS WITH BAR STAFF AMID SEARCH FOR TODDLER'S REMAINS. Click here to follow and listen to Dateline: Missing In America wherever you find your podcasts. Reid is a 41-year-old Black woman last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a light pink and white shirt, white Air Force One shoes, and she had her hair in a ponytail. According to the Greenville police said on Tuesday that the case had been handed over to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.On Tuesday evening, authorities in Laurens County said a body had been found on the missing couple's property on Neely Ferry Road.According to Snow, deputies went to the home just after 9 a.m. about the missing couple and the body was found. The location is about an eight-minute drive from the missing woman's parents' house. / CBS News. Sheriff McBride said they have plans to meet with an agent who specializes in missing persons situations later this week. A woman missing for more than a week has been found dead in a South Carolina marsh, and the man suspected of killing her was found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds when police came to arrest him. On September 27, exactly a week after Tammy disappeared, Tammys family organized a volunteer search. Tammys family believes that the police didnt search the bodies of water in Edgefield County. During the family weekend, Alberta said her daughter was crying about her upcoming 30th birthday. Police have recovered a body in the search for 20-year-old Princeton University scholarship student Misrach Ewunetie, six days after she vanished on her way home from an event. The women were identified as Tammy Kingery and Tracy Wright. "At the point [when] she went missing, she had just got a job, and she just took a drug test, and she was not doing drugs, and she was so happy," Tucker said. I think right now it's -- its like a needle in a haystack. Tammy called her husband Park to come and pick her up, because she said she was too sick to drive home. In early October, officials said Bedford was not giving them any information on the whereabouts of Reid. The police called in tracking dogs, and the dogs smelled Tammys nurses scrubs to try to locate her smell. She sat here and cried. Shevai Durham, a friend, said, We all want Lex to come home.. Were trying to make sure we dont have a serial killer on our hands, Wright said. 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. We don't want to go another 30 days or another three days or really another three hours knowing that my sister is still missing.. ", John Walsh, co-founder of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and host of "In Pursuit with John Walsh" on Investigation Discovery and Discovery+, discussed Nebling's disappearance in an Oct. 19 episode of "In Pursuit.". Tammy had been texting two other men, which have never been named. WebA Greenville County woman who was reported missing earlier this week has been spotted in another part of the state, according to deputies. And I know that the police focused a lot on talking to him. They went on to have three kids, Kaitlyn, Carter and Cameron. This was confirmed on the surveillance footage, Park also had receipts from each store and the police checked his cell phone. WOODRUFF, S.C. -- A South Carolina woman who vanished more than two months ago was found alive Thursday morning inside a padlocked 30 by 15 metal container on a rural property, chained like a dog, a sheriff said. Its been just over a month since Alexis Ware was last seen in South Carolina. She always supported me and my career. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. The body was discovered by a passerby who noticed a bad smell coming from the box on New Year's Eve morning. She has blonde hair, blue eyes and a tattoo on her left forearm that reads, "Live free. Did she meet another man, and he killed her? The Oconee County Sheriffs Office in South Carolina is seeking the publics help in locating a missing Salem woman.A family member reported 33-year-old Tonya M Several Facebook pages are full of speculation about Wares disappearance. He has not been charged in connection with Suttles disappearance. Alberta told Dateline that during the last weekend in January, Alexis had been hanging out with the family all weekend long. A 21-year-old South Carolina woman went missing without a trace on Oct. 10, 2020, when she was 19, and now, her family is making a renewed call for answers. Myrtle Beach police opened an investigation into the Wahls disappearance on Sunday. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken confirmed that Sheridan Wahls body was found around 8:45 a.m. behind the Hannah-Salem Friendfield Fire Department The Pageland Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of Deidre Reid along with assistance from SLED, CMPD and several Georgia agencies. In a federal search warrant that was unsealed in March, detectives investigating Suttles disappearance said they found surveillance video of Daniel Printz getting into Suttles Jeep at a grocery store on the day she went missing. This led to about 20 tips from Columbia County, which is about 30 miles from Edgefield County. She needs to be reported missing, so I'll report her missing,'" the girls' stepmother explained. That right there is enough to say that there had to be some kind of scuffle to take place., When she was at the gas station, that was on her head. We found out that her hair bonnet was laying outside her car, right on the ground, Alberta said. It very possibly could be what we have.. Alexis also has dimple piercings. They did give us information that it was seen at an apartment complex in Anderson, South Carolina, where the the outgoing camera actually caught that, Alberta said. Police recently received a surveillance video that captured Covington walking in the area of Produce Market Road and the McGirts Bridge Road area at 2:30p.m. A veteran SC attorney weighs in, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, South Carolina State University student shot at on campus dorm, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 100 S. Greenwood St., Abbeville, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1900 N. Main St., Anderson, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 513 Bypass 72, Greenwood, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 11443 Highway 28, Modoc. The Scotland County Sheriffs office has been searching Tammy worked as a nurse at a nursing home called NHC Healthcare, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. As she drove home on Oct. 10, the borrowed car broke down in front of a house near the Old Whitehouse Road Extension in Travelers Rest, according to Tucker. Investigators later determined that Nebling had contacted her ex-boyfriend, who lived in Travelers Rest, to come pick her up. Hunt said the organization, founded in January 2021, has conducted two other searches, including 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep, who body was found in woods near Interstate 20 last April. Shes being treated at a medical center and was in good condition. in the disappearance of 41-year-old Deidre Annette Reid, a missing woman in South Carolina. 71-year-old Brenda Covington has been missing since Thursday. Gray said investigators have told her they were able to get fingerprints from the car, but they have not said whether the prints belonged to Ware or someone else. Park said Tammy was waiting outside for him, and he asked her if she wanted to go to the doctor. According to the search warrant, Printz confessed to killing multiple people but no specific names were disclosed. A spokesman for the FBI released a statement last week saying the agency would help if asked but feels confident the Anderson County Sheriffs Office has the resources to handle the case. CNN values your feedback 1. The South Carolina woman, last seen with Daniel Printz, had been missing since August. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. WebDisappearance of Heather Elvis 1 language On December 17, 2013, Heather Elvis (born June 30, 1993), [1] of Carolina Forest, South Carolina, United States, went out for a first date Nebling is 5 ft., 5 in. Copyright 2022 WHNS via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The name of the victim has not been released but Snow announced that Todd Cagle has been arrested in Colorado just after 7 p.m. and was facing a murder charge.