Tucker Hipps was reported missing on Monday, September 22, 2014, when he failed to return from an early morning fraternity run near the Clemson University campus.  Tucker's body was discovered that afternoon around 3:30PM in Lake Hartwell, below the Highway 93 Bridge, in Oconee County.  Tucker was a 19-year-old sophomore at Clemson University at the time of his death.  Even though law enforcement has received information and tips regarding this active death investigation, additional details on the events of that day are still needed.     

What events led to Tucker being in the water underneath the Highway 93 Bridge almost seven years ago?  Someone knows exactly what happened that morning and it is time to tell law enforcement all that you know.  Tucker will never be forgotten by his family, his friends or this community.  If you know something needs to be shared, today is the day! 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to Investigator Jimmy Dixon.  You can leave an anonymous tip by downloading the P3 app on your iOS or Android device, by calling Crimestoppers at 1-844-71CRIME (1-844-712-7463) or by clicking on "Submit a Tip" on this website (www.71CRIME.com).  All information received will be confidential and you do not have to give your name.   

 

A CASH reward is available.   

 

The unsolved homicide of James J. “Bunk” Carver continues to be one of the most brutal cases that the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

James Carver was 82 years old when sometime between the dates of May 11th and May 13th of 2010 he was brutally beaten to death of an assailant(s) inside his residence, which was located at 655 James Carver Road in Seneca, which is just off of Highway 59. The information on the timeline of the dates comes from the last time he was seen, as well as the autopsy. The body of Mr. Carver was found in the bathroom, but evidence was found in the kitchen area of the home as well.

Investigators believe that the beating was personal considering the severity of the beating and the feeling among investigators is that Mr. Carver knew his assailant(s) due to the fact that there was no forced entry into the home. Mr. Carver was beaten about the upper torso area and the head and investigators do believe that he was targeted.

“He opened the door. According to all accounts, he kept the door locked,” according to Investigators. “No one could just walk into the house and he opened the door and let in whoever committed this crime.”

Investigators believe robbery could be a possible motive in the crime as something appeared to have been taken out from under one of the beds, according to Captain Reed. There have been persons of interest in the case, but not enough probable cause to make an arrest. That is why the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to help solve the case.

Francis Earle was found dead in her home at 115 Brookwood Drive, Seneca, SC on July 12, 2009,  after an attempted arson.  It is believed that Ms. Earle was shot to death on July 7, 2009.

 

The neighborhood Francis Earle lived in was located near Carson Road and Highway 123 just outside of Seneca, SC. The neighborhood was very quiet and not heavily traveled. Investigators are not sure how the individual(s) gained entry into the home; there were no signs of forced entry.  She may have either known her attackers or may have been taken by surprise.

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or to leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME (1-844-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".

 

 

 

 

The body of Adan Delgado Villa was found in the trunk of a car located in the parking lot of the Community First Bank, near Sheep Farm Road in Seneca, SC on July 7, 2003, after bank staff reported that an unknown car had been parked in the parking lot for several days. Mr. Villa's body was in a sleeping bag with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.

 

Adan Delgado Villa was living in Woodstock, Georgia at the time of his death.

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or to leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME (1-844-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".

On August 29, 2002, the body of Charles Ellis "Tubby" Raines was discovered at this home located at 299 Worth Street, which is located just off of Hwy 123 in Seneca, SC.

 

Mr. Raines was in a wheelchair when he was shot to death. Investigators believe that he knew his assailant(s) and that robbery may have been a motive.

 

Mr. Raines was 45 years old at the time of his death.

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or to leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME  (1-888-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".

Bruce Gaines Marett was brutally beaten and bludgeoned to death on June 28, 2002.  The incident happened at his mobile home located at 271 N Retreat Road in Westminster, SC.

 

Investigators believe that Mr. Marett knew his assailant(s) and that robbery may have been a motive.  There was an unsuccessful attempt to set the home on fire.

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or to leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME (1-888-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".

Sheila Ann Carver was reported missing by her father on June 20, 1998.  Sheila Carver is officially considered missing.  Sheila was last seen on June 16, 1998, near B&B Trailer Park located on the Utica mill hill in Seneca, SC.

 

Sheila was 33 years old at the time of her disappearance.  Investigators believe that foul play was involved in her disappearance.

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME  (1-844-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".

 

 

The body of Stacey Brooke Holsonback was found in Lake Hartwell just off Hwy 93 near Clemson University on February 20, 1997.  

 

Stacey was a freshman at Clemson University and was last seen by two male acquaintances that she knew from the university.

 

Her death was ruled as a homicide by manual strangulation. 

 

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Oconee County Sheriff's office at 864-638-4111 to speak to an investigator or leave an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at 1-844-71CRIME (1-844-712-7463) or click "submit a tip".

Jimmy Whitfield was reported missing on March 7, 1987, by his wife. 

 

Mr. Whitfield was last seen at residence, which at the time was listed as Route 3, Seneca;  near Friendship. The address is known today as Whitfield Lane off of Coneross Creek Road near Friendship Road.

 

Investigators do believe that foul play was involved with his disappearance.

 

 

Marcus Lee was found severely beaten in his home on December 8, 1986.  Robbery may have been a motive in this crime. 

 

Mr. Lee owned and operated a lawnmower and motorcycle repair shop beside his home. 

 

It is believed that robbery was a motive and that Mr. Lee knew his assailant(s).