MURDER
CASE #: 1996-8
Sherman George
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Open
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Offense Location:
Mohave County, AZ
Summary:
Sherman George was recovered as unidentified human remains in a shallow grave in 1996. His cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. 27 years later, in 2023, George was identified using genetic genealogy. George was last seen by his family in 1994 and was never reported missing due to being estranged. George had served in the U.S. Army and was from Los Angeles County, California.
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Circumstances of Offense:
Sherman George was known to frequent desert areas in California and in Mohave County, Arizona where he was found deceased. He was found by two men in the area looking for rocks and running their dogs. His remains were in a shallow grave approximately 3 miles north on Stockton Hill Road (outside the Kingman city limits), near an unnamed gravel pit approx. 1/2 mile west of the road, near a large rock formation and under a juniper tree.
Additional Details:
While serving in the military, Sherman George was stationed in Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina. Othram Inc. assisted in identifying George using his DNA. The murder investigation is being lead by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in Arizona. Can you provide information about George's military and post-military activities?
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Share what you learnTimeline of Events
Othram announced that they had identified George's remains.
Mohave County Sheriff's Office sent DNA samples to Othram Inc. for identification.
Sherman George was found in a shallow grave by explorers in the area.
George was last seen by his family.
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