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Russell Joseph Dermond and Shirley Wilcox Dermond
Cold Case · Open
12 years waiting · since 2014
RUSSELL JOSEPH DERMOND AND SHIRLEY WILCOX DERMOND
Justice for Russell Joseph Dermond and Shirley Wilcox Dermond — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was responsible for the murders of both Russell and Shirley Dermond?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the motive behind the decapitation of Russell and the disposal of Shirley's body in Lake Oconee?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to suspicious activity at the Dermond residence or near Lake Oconee during the relevant timeframe?
On May 6, 2014, Russell Joseph Dermond was found dead and decapitated in his Eatonton, Georgia home; his wife Shirley Wilcox Dermond was missing at the time of discovery. Ten days later, Shirley's body was recovered from Lake Oconee by fishermen, indicating a double homicide with unknown perpetrators. Despite FBI and local investigation, the case remains unsolved with a $20,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
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FBI Atlanta Field Office and Putnam County Sheriff's Office
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timeline
Lead #4What is the exact timeline of events between May 6 and May 16, 2014, and when did Shirley actually die?
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May 6, 2014 Eatonton, Georgia The FBI's Atlanta Field Office and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the individual(s) responsible for the deaths of Russell Joseph Dermond and his wife, Shirley Wilcox Dermond. On May 6, 2014, Russell Dermond was found dead in his home in Eatonton, Georgia.
He had been decapitated. At that time, Shirley Wilcox could not be located.
Ten days later, on May 16, 2014, Shirley’s body was found by fishermen in Lake Oconee in Georgia.
Timeline of Events
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2014-05-06
Russell Dermond found dead
Russell Joseph Dermond was discovered dead in his home in Eatonton, Georgia. He had been decapitated. Shirley Wilcox Dermond was not 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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Case Information
Incident:May 6, 2014
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:May 6, 2014
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case