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Russell Joseph Dermond and Shirley Wilcox Dermond
Cold Case · Open
RUSSELL JOSEPH DERMOND AND SHIRLEY WILCOX DERMOND
Russell Joseph Dermond was found decapitated in his Eatonton, Georgia home on May 6, 2014. His wife, Shirley Wilcox Dermond, was missing at the time. Ten days later, Shirley's body was discovered in Lake Oconee by fishermen. The murders remain unsolved with a $20,000 FBI reward for information.
Eatonton, Georgia
🏛️ FBI Atlanta Field Office and Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
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Case Summary
Russell Joseph Dermond was found decapitated in his Eatonton, Georgia home on May 6, 2014. His wife, Shirley Wilcox Dermond, was missing at the time. Ten days later, Shirley's body was discovered in Lake Oconee by fishermen. The murders remain unsolved with a $20,000 FBI reward for information.
Timeline of Events
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2014-05-06
Russell Dermond Found Dead
Russell Joseph Dermond was found dead in his home in Eatonton, Georgia. He had been decapitated. Shirley Wilcox could not be located at this time.
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2014-05-16
Shirley Dermond's Body Recovered
Shirley Wilcox Dermond's body was found by fishermen in Lake Oconee, Georgia, ten days after Russell's discovery.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Russell Dermond was decapitated
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evidence
Lead #2Shirley Dermond's body recovered from Lake Oconee
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suspect
Lead #3Unknown individual(s) responsible for both deaths
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clue
Lead #4Body discovered by fishermen suggests possible disposal method
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:430
Started:May 6, 2014
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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