Shelton Sanders
Shelton John Sanders
📍 Columbia, South Carolina
🏛️ Richland County Sheriff's Department
Case Summary
Shelton John Sanders was last seen on June 19, 2001, while planning a bachelor party in Columbia, SC. Despite multiple investigations and the discovery of his vehicle, no traces of Shelton have been found. His family continues to seek information on his disappearance and is offering a $50,000 reward for leads. The case remains unresolved as authorities pursue leads in a complex investigation.
Timeline of Events
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2001-06-19
21:51Last sighting at Embassy Suites
Shelton was last seen at the Embassy Suites while planning a bachelor party.
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2001-06-19
Late NightDisappearance after visiting a friend
Shelton disappeared after visiting a friend's home on Olympia Avenue.
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2003-04
Vehicle located
Shelton's vehicle was found in an apartment complex in Northeast Columbia.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Mark Richardson, person of interest and former roommate.
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clue
Lead #2Gunshots heard by a neighbor late on the night of the disappearance.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Open
Case Number:66
Started:June 19, 2001 at 9:51 PM
Last Updated:August 26, 2025
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