The person at the center of this case
Josephine Helmandollar (White Female, age 20) and Charles Seaton (Black Male, age 22)
Homicide · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
JOSEPHINE HELMANDOLLAR AND CHARLES SEATON - KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE
Justice for Josephine Helmandollar (White Female, age 20) and Charles Seaton (Black Male, age 22) — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who was the unknown suspect that approached the vehicle and fired five rounds?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses present on Skyland Drive at the time of the shooting?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence was recovered from the crime scene or vehicle?
On December 8, 2020, Josephine Helmandollar and Charles Seaton were shot and killed while sitting in a parked Volkswagen Beetle on Skyland Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee. An unknown suspect fired five rounds into the vehicle's passenger compartment, striking both victims fatally. The shooter's identity and motive remain unknown, and investigators seek information from anyone who witnessed the incident or has knowledge of the suspect.
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clue
Lead #4What was the motive for the shooting—was it random violence or targeted?
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Source Narrative
Kingsport, Tennessee December 8, 2020 On the evening of December 8, 2020, Josephine Helmandollar (W/F/20) and Charles Seaton (B/M/22) were sitting in Helmandollar’s Volkswagen Beetle on Skyland Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee. An unknown suspect approached the passenger side of the vehicle and fired five rounds into the passenger compartment striking both victims.
The victims were both transported to the hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Kingsport Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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2020-12-08
eveningFatal shooting of Helmandollar and Seaton
Unknown suspect approached passenger side of Volkswagen Beetle and fired five rounds into the vehicle. Both victims were transported to hospital and died from their injuries.
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2020 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2020 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 10, 2026