Original (left) and updated (right) sketches.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is renewing its call for information in an unsolved murder investigation in Douglas County. It has been 15 years since Maryanne Humphrey’s tragic death, and the GBI is releasing never-before-seen sketches—an original sketch and age-progressed sketches of the suspect believed to have killed her.
On Sept. 21, 2009, a man attempted to rob the Circle K in Douglasville, where Humphrey was working. During the attempted robbery, Humphrey fought back, and the suspect shot and killed her. Despite an exhaustive investigation, the case went cold after investigators pursued all leads.
In collaboration with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, the GBI has released the original sketch and a new sketch of the suspect, drawn by a GBI forensic artist. The new sketch has been created using surveillance footage from the incident and has been age-progressed to reflect what the suspect may look like today.
“No matter how many years have passed, the GBI will continue to fight for justice for the tragic death of Maryanne Humphrey,” said Investigative Division Director Cynthia Adkins. “Georgia citizens deserve to live and work without fear of violent criminals. Ms. Humphrey’s life was stolen from her, and our agents remain committed to finding answers and holding her killer accountable for this vicious and senseless act of violence.”
“We are grateful for the time and attention committed to solving the tragic murder of Maryanne Humphrey,” said Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine. “We know that this case can be solved, and we are asking for our community to help us in finally bringing justice for Maryanne.”
“Sheriff Tim Pounds and the Douglas County Sheriff's office are committed to using whatever resources are at our disposal, in order to bring closure to Mrs. Humphrey's family and bring her killer to justice,” said Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jon Mauney.
The GBI urges anyone who may recognize the man in the sketch or has any information regarding the case to come forward. Tips can be submitted by contacting the GBI at 678-382-7292 or the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 770-920-7139. Anonymous tips are also welcomed and can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or through the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
The GBI and our law enforcement partners remain committed to seeking justice for Maryanne Humphrey and her family and will continue to pursue this investigation until the person responsible is brought to justice.
Republished courtesy of GBI.