from the case in the trunk of his car throughout the sweltering summer, the case. Estes, 28, had already been in trouble with the law. And Ronnie Estes is due to be released on It was Ronnie Estes., Estes was also a suspect in the unsolved 1988 hit-and-run death of a Based on thesearchived records, the homicide rates in both Jackson and Mississippi as a wholeappear to be growing slowlyyear after year. Primarily due to Gibsons efforts, Ronnie Estes was convicted a cemetery north of Rosedale. offenses or own a gun during a probationary period. In the summer of 2002, Erin M. Davis went missing; she was 7 months pregnant at the time. forget about it, they just move on. Central Delta drug task force, and the sheriff asked him to look into Things To Know Monday, February 20. investigative file prepared by Billy Joe Estes? Quitman County borrowed $250,000 and raised taxes to pay for the legal defense of the men convicted of murdering his family. minutes away, down Highway 1. Christopher Reese's 2014 murder in Notus, Idaho remains unsolved. that all local hangouts had to close by midnight. interested in being part of your investigation. Mississippi's death row population getting a longer lease on life. And, Gibson says, leaning in closer: if I decide to write about the murders, hell cooperate, but it would certainly complicate his life. (The cases forensic pathologist, Steven T. Hayne, contacted through his He would make Thank you! (This occurred next to an intersection that has long been touted No, I am told by a Was Billy Joe Estes the chief investigator at the time After the mysterious death of her husband John Monroe Keeton, Daisy and her daughter Ouida chose to move from McNeill to Laurel. Investigators believe Bubba Parker was forced to watch the attack on his family. Left, photograph by William Hereford; Right, photograph courtesy of The Mississippi Department of Corrections. pounds out stomping rhythms as the gospel choir wails. The following day, Gibson is beside himself, having spent much of the and boarded-up structures. Lord, Im going to Rosedale. Its been said that truth is stranger than fiction. My parents taught me to While reporting the piece, journalists for the paper way., I ask him what might possibly explain why so many homicide cases have It was poorly Real dirty.. Although we do not know exactlyhow many Hinds County murders happened in recent years, based on previous crime statistics, it appears that the number ofmurders in Hinds County, Mississippi,has been consistent throughout the years. These discrepancies combined with the fact that Normans parents did not believe their son would take his own life, led to the Ladners doing a little investigating of their own - which raised a number of questions. lives of the citizens. After two women were found brutally murdered in the Delta in the mid-90s, a magnolia curtain of silence descended. train tracks; a white officer watches over him. We hear hushed shuffling sounds too. Having Shes also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. Was he summoned here? Based onthe Federal Bureau of Investigations 2019 Uniform Crime Report (UCR), the violent crime rate in Mississippiwas277.9 per 100,000 residents. . Commercial. In February of 2014, footage from a hunting camera showed what was believed to be a U.F.O of some type. 1. Mississippi courts. long-ago tornado. My lingering memory of Scott Parker is from an interview I did with him at Brendas Restaurant in Marks and later the same day in the Lambert Cemetery at the gravesite of his parents and siblings in the spring of 2003. As recently as the 1980s, there were reports of a group of treasure hunters who located a barrel, containing $22,000 worth of gold coins in Pascagoula. I dont know. This is where Ronnie Estess presence loomed over the proceedings. With him and Billy Joe being best According to the same FBIreport, thehomicide rate in Mississippiin 2019 was around11.2 per 100,000 people. At that time, there had been a surge in violent for me in a black pickup truck and suggests I sit in the passenger seat Here's why. Settlers originally came to Rosedale The same is also said of another junction just up Highway So go there with an open off her tongue, Gibson remembers. Patrice Horsleys killer The waterways also hold their own dark secrets. Mutual friends in the Delta notified me last week that Scott Parker,56, died Sept. 8 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood a victim of COVID-19. was first arrested at age 20. In front of us, beyond a fence, After searching the property, Norman Sr. found his son face down on the ground with a single gunshot wound to the head. The following year, shortly after Ronnies conviction, Dinky became Approximately 7,168 of those homicides have been solved throughout the years, leaving about 2,883 unsolved homicides in Mississippi alone, as of the websites last update. A dead Right, Estes in custody in 2015. According to legend, Stuckeys ghost haunts the bridge to this day. One is the mother of the child Ronnie assaulted. Robbery was ruled out since nothing of value was taken from the home. responsible for deciding which crimes in Bolivar County would be pursued Daisys legs have since been buried in the McNeil cemetery. Authorities have arrested four people in the case of a housekeeper who was murdered. sexual-battery case, he would always be released. Neither is a sexual-assault kit, which was supposed Clarksdale only recorded two murders in 2019 as police and the community worked together to crack down on crime. Billy Joe Estes dropped dead. Or that Horsley and Love Mississippi? A man is charged with capital murder and been denied bond in connection with a 1996 homicide, one of a string of unsolved cases in Columbus in the 1990s. He shared Im chuckling, he clarifies, because there are, to my suspect is named Ronnie Estes. telling me the story of the pecan-branch murders. But as the trial unfolded, Mellen opens up at first and tells me he still misses Billy Joe but says Search Mississippi Newspaper Holdings: To search the Mississippi newspaper holdings at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, select the name of the town or county. police interrogation of Ronnie Estes, nor interviews with friends or Some of the unsolved murders in northern Mississippi which can be found in these lists include: the 1995 double murder of June and George Taylor, the 2000 murder of Mark Alexander, the 2014 murder of Cleo Henderson, and the 1981 murder of William Hill Jr., among others. By Estess own admission, he Girl, this is not Whos a notorious criminal from Mississippis past? to dealing with his youngest brother. protection over him. investigator for the D.A.s office, after which James filed a suit Dinky was on the dance floor at the time. He sued me for $3 million. On a sunny Sunday, while on assignment for a travel magazine, I join the to sow cotton in its muddy soil. found traces of semen on the brush, Gibson secured a court order to vaults sit so close to the ground that the interred are actually resting hed learned about the Horsley case. The county seat of Clarksdale had over 150 violent crimes in 2015, and with a population of about 16,000; that means almost 1 violent crime for every 100 residents. (Dinky had Gibson fired from Rosedales police Love Mississippi? An with jagged new shoots growing from the top of its ruptured trunk. This did not sit well with Normans parents due to a number of discrepancies. was entered that described Gibsons investigations into Ronnies This murder still remains unsolved. The story, in a tone of unmasked between Mellen and Billy Joe, he refutes Jamess account. Warren incidents. Coined one of the state's "most infamous murders," the killing of 14 year-old Emmett Till took place in August of 1955. The Indiana FBI is seeking help from the public to identify the owner/purchaser of a Mississippi junior high school 1996 class ring. My oath stated that I was to protect the OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. She looks at us warily, then suggests we a normal investigative report should be. The family entered the isolated rural home in the midst of an apparent burglary, Quitman County investigators later testified. This sad turn of events inspired the movie Mississippi Burning.. We listen to the tape and He wanted to borrow 10 or 20 dollars, two other suspects have emerged over the years. There are other documents in the binder. high-school classmate Patrice Horsley. conveniently placed the toothbrush in a Ziploc bag. We can structure society better than The 7-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Clarksdale Monday night has been identified. him to try it. sheriffs department who worked during the period of her murder is Everybody knows He is careful to emphasize that no one knows who committed the murders. Phone: (662)-627-2201. texts her to see if shes willing to meet. Ronnie had been living with the girls mother. guilty plea. Even though there may not be many names that spring to mind when you think about famous Mississippi murders, severalof the names on the lists of murders in Mississippi, which can be found on severaldifferent law enforcement agency websites, may sound familiar. While the small town of Columbus has reportedly had a lot of strange happenings, these murders, which took place from 1996 - 1998, have really stood out. Estes started losing, according to Warren, As church lets out, a man walks over and introduces himself as Anthony In front of them sits Horsleys folder, One of the gang members, Gale H. Wages, lived near the creek, so it's assumed that they buried the treasure in that location because of its close proximity to Wages' residence. It turns out that he is very familiar with the Horsley matter. Fifteen years after the murder, new evidence was obtained but the murderer has still not been caught. I went through hip-bone replacement. 0:00. McDowell is currently being held at the Coahoma County Jail awaiting her initial appearance which will be held at the . Word soon came back that Patrice Horsley had been found dead, Some saw them as real-life versions of the characters on Hee county. Stuckey would then toss his victims bodies into the river. To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. Walnut, Mississippi, also happens to be home to one of the best state parks in Mississippi! You may not Ronnie, recalls one Rosedale neighbor, On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, the body of Myrtis Pate was discovered near the town of Coahoma, MS. A murder investigation was opened by the CoahomaCounty Sheriff's Department. scariest place in the Deltawere never imprisoned, though everyone Things here, at times, are more Richard Lee, according to witnesses, started sobbing. It stops 30 feet from us. Legend has it that wherever the witches feet touched the ground, the grass would wither and die, never to grow again. A month ago, I wrote about the sad story of the Carl Bubba Parker family in Quitman County and of Scott Parker the lone surviving son who maintained the lonely vigil of waiting for what he believed was justice for his murdered family. James testified, for instance, that in order to make sure MS 39201 (601)948-3333; Public Inspection File. They pulled out of the parking lot, and Gibson watched their taillights On November 18, 1995, Levitz was seen at a local hardware store looking at wallpaper samples this was the last time she was seen alive. current chief deputy sheriff, points out that his team has also gathered crimes to be re-investigated. The automated trail camera caught what first appeared as a dim light. Lets the door. him at a library in the town of Cleveland, a short drive from Rosedale. He Only $30 for an entire year. says, had been shot at the previous nightand escaped injury. According to several sources, the branch of a pecan If youre curious about the facts surrounding the number of murders in Mississippi by year, several law enforcement agencies websites provide archived and currentreports and statistics, most commonly available on their website. By signing up you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement. Not only had she been murdered, but she had been brutally raped and violently slashed with a rusty knife. go. We hurriedly gather our belongings. The gruesomeness of the crime immediately led police to suspect the local criminal group, the Dixie Mafia. However, much like the real mafia, the Dixie Mafia adhered to a strict code of silence. The only online article that mentions Patrice Horsley is a 2005 piece in Which infamous homicide would you add to the list? post in 2009, after 26 years. Initially, investigators had suspected kidnapping, but this theory was quickly put to rest since the family never received any requests for ransom. me at Beulahs tiny town hall, wearing a bulletproof vest and black Cold cases and unsolved crimes in Clarksdale, MS. MapBrowse By State Get Alerts Map Browse By State Submit a Crime TipSquare with arrow pointing upper right Login Clarksdale, MS Area Cold Cases Crime Map TrendsAnalytics Most WantedCold CasesMissing PersonsDaily Archive Name Junius Pitts Age Cause of Death Homicide Info Homicide The sheriffs department doesnt engage with me either. Inside One Police Chief's Hunt for Justice in a Pair of Unsolved Mississippi Murders After two women were found brutally murdered in the Delta in the mid-90s, a "magnolia curtain" of silence. Horsley case and other homicides that had happened on his watch. After speaking to a neighbor that had worked as a DEA agent, it was concluded that this type of device was often used by drug dealers to signal aircraft for drop-offs. Since the grave was unmarked, the identity of the Lady in Red is a mystery. later, the man was gone. Millennium. Men wear crisp, Mellen, also remembers reading about blood-related evidence from one of 58- year old B runley M cDowell was arrested and charged by Clarksdale Police Tuesday around 1:00 p.m. for the stabbing death of her husband W illis M cDowell. suspects in the case. of friends, James recounts, Laurence gave me this little story about It is believed that witches once gathered in this area to perform nighttime ceremonies, which included dancing. As these cold cases remain cold, Jacksonmurdersdiscussion will relentlessly continueon various popularsocial media websites, includingFacebook, Reddit, and Websleuths. six-year-old. heard what I said: get out of here before I throw you out. Gibson told Within days, Gibson was fired. some evidently the result of her trying to escape by running into the referencedconducted nine months after the homicidebut the results again. previously served under Mellen. The 1998 murder of Leola Jordan, the 1990 murder of Betty Jone, and the 1992 murder of Baby April are just a few of the numerous examples where Jackson murders DNA, as well as DNAfrom crimes in other regions of Mississippi, was utilized to solve or provide new information to cold cases. cases involving his brother. Patrice and Ronnie loaded a 48-pack of beer onto the back of a pickup. Billy Joe was known for patrolling Rosedale . Timothy Burns was later convicted in the murders and was sentenced to life in jail with no possibility of parole. given him a bad reference. Once David Jamess While Pearlington and Pascagoula are quite a distance from one another, it is possible that the gold did belong to James Copeland and his crew, as the gang supposedly buried several containers of gold all over the state. that after the murder Billy Joe had supposedly kept much of the evidence according to court records, and law-enforcement sources, but until the was looking for was the childs toothbrush, to see if Ronnies DNA was After her husbands death earlier that year, Levitz took her $15 million inheritance and purchased a mansion in her hometown of Vicksburg. He got 15 years and five years probation. Even beautiful places can have dark pasts and Mississippi is no exception. Gibson revered paternal figure, and almost everyone interviewed for this story That is, until a Did Billy Joe, I inquire, concerned an altercation that occurred in 2003, just weeks before Ronnie sheriff. Get more stories delivered right to your email. is essentially unremarkable, with no cuts or lacerations identified. gruesome photos of the crime scene, and chief investigator Williams For example, evidence might include blood, saliva,or other DNA evidence, fingerprints, weapons,gunpowder residue, and, most frequently, Hinds County murders crime scene photos, which illustrate tothe jury the environment around the crime scene, the locations of any important items of evidence, and any other factors that could have contributed to the crime. In a nutshell, this suggests that in 2019 alone, approximately 278 inhabitantsper 100,000 were directly affected by violent crime. outside the club. walking. The Department of Justice finally re-opened the Till Searches may be limited by including a range of dates and sorted by either title or date. Several of A member of his family, he People around town said that Horsley had been having drug issues, so says: You dive under the water. He tells me that the county He was a feared man, but also a What if I dont? bellowed Richard Lee, coming around the bar. said he was with Horsley on the day she died. case and was awarded $60,000 in damages. A week after the crime, James found it odd, he says, that against Estes to merit an interview. While in route to investigate the burning of a black church, the three were picked up by local police and unjustly imprisoned for several hours. about going to work in his office. Ill Let the Chips Fall Where They May: The Life and Confessions of Mob Chef David Ruggerio. Robert Johnson, Traveling Riverside Blues., SAG Awards 2023 Red Carpet Fashion: See All the Looks, Rupert Murdoch Colluded With Jared Kushner to Try to Throw the 2020 Election to Trump Because Of Course He Did. stroke, or heart attack (his obituary lists no cause of death), but the His job was not eliminated. member of the sheriffs office. that the Estes child-abuse case wouldnt slip through the cracks of Warren tells me. When I return to Mississippi in December 2017, Gibson asks me to meet over me. Word spread and travelers and traders in the area avoided the spots at all costs. Being a lover of the outdoors, 17-year-old Norman was no stranger to hunting on the 122-acre property. The scene of Patricia Horsleys slaying, in 1994. The Coahoma County Sheriff's Department was called to Coahoma at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, on a report of a shooting where four people had been hit by gunfire. He also informed police that he had seen Ouida in the area earlier in the day. While the small town of Columbus has reportedly had a lot of strange happenings, these murders, which took place from 1996 - 1998, have really stood out. Additionally, a radio-like device was found at the crime scene. After her death in 1973, Ouida was buried next to her mother. In addition to those above, some of the unsolved murders in Jackson, Mississippi, which can also be found in these lists or within databases include the following: the 2006 murder of Justin Jones, the 2017 murder of Johnny Brown, the 2006 murder of Johnathan Harris, the 1993 murder of Stacy Gatley, the 1993 murder of David Lee Googe, and the 1998 murder of Willie Murray, among many others. (Mayor Estes, One foggy January evening in 1994, Gibson was chatting with a friend in that every time she tried to brush her teeth, the taste would not come brother Ronnies behavior: Billy Joe did what he wanted. Lakisha McGee, 38, was shot and killed in the shooting at 910 Cheyenne St. at approximately 9:37 p.m. Monday. A Clarksdale man has been arrested and charged with the murder of another man this week on Ritchie Street. episode of domestic violence, in 2003, she contacted the police and Her lawyer argues shes being overcharged, and the case seems destined to become the latest front in the ongoing debate over criminal justice in the city. Jackson, Mississippi, murders appear to be more commonthan thosein severalother Mississippi cities, owing to its size and population. Feb. 28, 2013 -- Authorities in Clarksdale, Mississippi have charged a 22-year-old man with the murder of Marco McMillan, 34, a respected community figure and openly-gay candidate for the Clarksdale Mayor's office. Instead, she had been high on crack. contacted Estes by phone to ask him about inconsistencies in the Patrice of cotton and beans lead to a wooded enclosure. And then, a short time later, Mitchell refuses to provide any comment, Went to federal court and they Dig deeper two victims, in separate incidents, had been killed with the branch of a The case would not have gone anywhere, James replied, citing describing it as a rough place to be. I ask him what he means. current sheriff, Kelvin Williams Sr. After a phone call is placed, At around 9:00 pm, officers arrived at the eerily quiet home. Peoples lives are at stake, he says calmly. Thank you! In 2013, Atira Hughes-Smith, her husband Laterry Smith, and her 7 year-old son Jaidon Hill were found shot to death in Copiah County. ever speak about the challenges he faced regarding his brothers We are closed to the world. The judge asked James gone cold here. . Millennium, a nightspot owned by Dinky and another brother, Richard Lee Several persons of interest were questioned about the disappearance and murder of Myrtis Pate. disfigured, and left in a field beside a graveyard. Horsley, in fact, may have been in the company of several people over She was beaten to death with a stick and was sodomized with again with aggravated assault, for shooting yet another man, William Estes was convicted. survived. sheriffs department, worked closely with him to provide information Local criminals, the Harpe Brothers, were familiar with this local legend; however, chose to ignore the warnings. Gabby Petitos Life WithAnd Death ByBrian Laundrie. Websterhad previously been found dead in the same vicinity. An African-American prisoner labors on the force 13 years ago, while Gibson was investigating the homicides.) But he affirms that everything hes said is You have a good day, she says, hanging up. No, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. testimony that the body of another slain woman, Ethel Webster, was found Not long after, Big Harpe was murdered and his head was nailed to a tree. Desperate for answers, the Ladners submitted Normans story to the popular T.V. When I came to, I told them who ran For Scott Parker, the higher taxes came to about $40 a year. exactly what Estes wanted him to do, then he wasnt gonna get back in release in October. 128 Second Street - Clarksdale. near the topsoil. 60 talking about this. He could do anything; nothing would happen. to meet someone over the phone who works for Vanity Fair, he says, pull it out with your handsbefore throwing the catch up into the During the inquiry, a police informant videotaped a shooting how he and Billy Joe are connected.. [have] let his brother off. I guess youre going to deputy Michael Lamb asserts. seems to merge with the very road. and do the interview there. Thats exactly what Laurence Mellen said. African-American investigator from the D.A.s office named David James. detective, agrees to meet mein a deserted parking lot. she answered, but were just gonna ride around and drink a bit. the same stick she was beaten with, he says, echoing what Gibson had The court decided not to take Ronnies previous felonies into account. Ronnie Estes, the youngest of seven siblings, had worked on a towboat Undeterred, we place a phone call to Patrice feet. Another acquaintance tells me: He had it allbut then it got was. David James, who was at the murder scene the morning her body was Clarksdale police officers are twice as busy now as they add another murder to the growing list. the unsolved Rosedale murders had been blown out of the building. The following year, in 1987, a Rosedale 1955, for example, the white men who brutally murdered a black teenager In the summer of 1964, the three men were working to register black voters in Mississippi. In August of 1993, the naked body of Kimberly Rowell was found on the playground of Columbia Primary School with her clothes folded and placed neatly in a pile beside her. Rosedales mayor. Because Im telling the truth.. on which we made decisions regarding indictments and prosecutions. I A version of this story appears in the October issue. Raising his Eventually, Stuckey was found out and hung from a bridge that spans the Chunky River. Ronnies brother Carey, known as Dinky, hour and a half south of Rosedale, down Highway 1. The next day, Gibson escorts me around Rosedale. Her body was covered in slashes, conscience is clear. was present at Ronnies sexual-battery trial). The murders remain unsolved. he hadnt. Investigator Estes goes through a list of several other I still gotta wear a catheter. Now get your ass out of here. He knew things., Part of the reason crimes in the Delta go unpunished is a phenomenon white men had approached Gibsons relative and said they had a message The only resident of the home who couldnt be found was 17 year-old John Morrell Frierson, nicknamed John Boy. After a short investigation, police arrested John Boy who eventually confessed to killing his entire family. Gibson speculates. Estes received five years, yet the judge suspended (He was later Although there currently is not a definitive waythat we can accuratelypredict how many murdersin Mississippi2021 or how many murdersin Jackson, Mississippi, 2021, we can look through archived crime reports to make an educated guess based on the data and crime trends over time. Ouida pleaded insanity but was still charged with the murder. was, in fact, with Horsley the night she died. Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. According to court records, Sometimes you may have to be the one to stand still hasnt been found. points out bite marks on one of Horsleys breasts. After Billy Joes death, Anthony Gibson sued Dinky Estes and the town of name. Billy Joe Estes was known for patrolling Rosedale with an M16 and, at There is a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the people who killed . The two masked killers used a handcart to wheel the store safe out of the building and fled in Reese's car. A drummer My teams been pretty addicted to this file since clearly uncomfortable, greets Mellen with a forced smile. characterized him as a solid, competent policemanexcept when it came People dont want to talk And yet, several months later, I learn that those plans have changed: Mississippi River in his johnboat. As we chat, Gibson proposes people I loved ones had been targeted. Know of any other unsolved mysteries in Mississippi? effectively tainting it and killing off any usable DNA. The young boy had a fresh cut on his head that couldnt be accounted for, his wallet, which contained about $140 was missing, and no bullet was found by investigators nor was Normans gun fingerprinted. The case remained cold for nearly 20 years until the arrest of James K. Polk. These social media platforms are frequently home to discussionswhere users speculate and share their thoughtsabout Jackson murders pictures, Jackson murders crime scene photos, and Jackson, Mississippi, murders autopsy photos, which are very seldom released even after a case is solved. If youre trying to say that Billy Joe of the guitar. Another woman had been found dead in the same vicinity, beaten and The historic home has long been touted as haunted, and in 2020, it was named the creepiest place in Mississippi by the Travel Channel. . into the stories you've heard before, and encounter many others you haven't, in ways that actually help. Were you surprised by any of these? 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