Columbus Police Seek Help Identifying Man Found Dead in 2018

Skeletal remains discovered in wooded area, victim estimated to be between 27-66 years old at time of death.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:31pm

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Columbus police are asking the public for help identifying a man whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in 2018. The victim, who is estimated to have died between 2013-2018, suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed a forensic sketch to help identify the man, who was between 27-66 years old at the time of his death.

Why it matters

This case has remained unsolved for several years, and identifying the victim could provide crucial information to help determine the circumstances surrounding his death and potentially lead to the arrest of the perpetrator.

The details

On November 29, 2018, officers responded to the 3100 block of Plateau Drive after a citizen discovered the skeletal remains in a wooded area. The remains were transported to the GBI Medical Examiner's Office for investigation, which determined the victim suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head.

  • The remains were discovered on November 29, 2018.
  • The estimated time of death is between 2013 and 2018.

The players

Columbus Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the case and seeking the public's help to identify the victim.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The state agency that completed a forensic sketch to help identify the victim based on the skeletal remains.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information regarding the identity of the victim or the circumstances surrounding his death is urged to contact Cpl. Emily Stice at 706-225-4366 or stice.emily@columbusga.org.”

— Cpl. Emily Stice, Columbus Police Department

The takeaway

This unsolved case highlights the importance of public cooperation in helping law enforcement identify victims and solve crimes, especially when limited information is available about the circumstances surrounding a person's death.