Shelton Sanders
Shelton John Sanders
📍 Columbia, South Carolina
🏛️ Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Case Summary
Shelton John Sanders disappeared on June 19, 2001, in Columbia, SC, and has not been seen since. He was last known to be planning a bachelor party with a friend, Mark Richardson. Despite tragic reports of nearby gunfire, no evidence has led to his remains. The case remains cold, with continued efforts for closure by his family.
Timeline of Events
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June 19, 2001
8:00 PMPhone Call
Shelton calls his family to say he is leaving Columbia.
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June 19, 2001
9:30 PMSighted at Wellesley Inn & Suites
Shelton visits the inn with his friend, Mark Richardson.
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June 19, 2001
9:51 PMLast Official Sighting
Shelton seen at Embassy Suites planning a bachelor party.
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June 19, 2001
Late NightGoes to Friend's Home
Shelton goes to Mark Richardson's home on Olympia Ave.
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June 19, 2001
Late NightGunshots Heard
A neighbor hears gunshots, but Shelton is not seen again.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Reward
Lead #1$50,000 reward for information on Shelton's remains.
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Community Effort
Lead #2Family campaigns for closure and informants.
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Public Awareness
Lead #3Digital billboards placed to raise awareness of the case.
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Social Media
Lead #4Facebook page 'Finding Shelton Sanders' established for tips.
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Trial Updates
Lead #5Frustrations regarding the suspect's previous trials and hung juries.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:66
Started:June 19, 2001 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 26, 2025
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