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EATONTON, Ga. () – The FBI is urging residents of Eatonton and nearby communities to assist in solving a tragic case by offering a $20,000 reward. This incentive is for any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the gruesome murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond back in May 2014.
On May 6, 2026, a significant reminder was posted on “X”, highlighting the wanted notice first issued 12 years ago. This post aims to reignite public interest in the case and encourage new leads.
The FBI remains committed to resolving this disturbing crime and bringing justice to the affected families.
Russell and Shirley Dermond, residents of Lake Oconee, Georgia, were discovered murdered in May 2014, under shocking circumstances.
On May 6, 2014, the decapitated body of 88-year-old Russell Dermond was discovered in the garage of his Lake Oconee home, marking the beginning of a chilling investigation.
Authorities pulled the body of his wife, 87-year-old Shirley Dermond, from the lake on May 16th, 2014 after it was found by a fisherman.
In May of 2024, the FBI said that additional DNA evidence has been found in connection with this case.
It said that if there is enough DNA evidence, investigators can possibly put this into a national database to potentially identify a suspect.
No other suspect information has been released.