After the autopsy was received, Randys death was ruled accidental and his case was closed. It took about 20 minutes for a coroner to get down in there, get all bone fragments and everything into the bag and then up the side of it. Well we did. And as I walked down into the woods, I was stopped. Zeferli; Facebook:Walker County Sheriff's Office. Another inmate by the name of Eddi Gann was Randys body was sent to Alabama Department of Forensics for an autopsy and in the meantime, the Walker County Sheriffs Office treated the case as a death investigation. Many families and retirees live in Walker County and residents tend to be conservative. of David Dutton contract a very severe case of staph infection from spider It lists off one pair of underwear, 1 wallet, $154 in cash, 2 state of AL non driver IDs, several credit cards and other prepaid cards, one shoe, one sock, 1 pair of shorts and 1 yellow plastic object. apart as it is built on an old Jasper City landfill. According to the mans family, no investigation was ever done into what happened to him. We were standing in the holler at the bottom of the hill. me a piece of a blanket and a mat that was all in pieces to sleep in. Sometime. When we arrived, Tobbie had a first responder waiting on us. If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe in your podcast player of choice and by giving us a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. All of this causes a stinking black mold which is also in the showers. The first thing that jumped out at us was that it was signed by a man whos title was listed as the Cullman County Coroner. Local News. (The US average is 35.4) NOTE: The city of Walker, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. I spent nine months in Maps of Alabama (1799-1980) Family Maps of Walker County (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($).Free surname search. The I-22 corridor was officially opened June 20th, 2016 when the I-65 final connection was completed. as well as my legs and all over my body. Your support as a patron of Secrets True Crime Podcast helps us cover the expenses associated with producing a high quality podcast, traveling to conduct fieldwork and interviews, and obtaining the tools and equipment needed to conduct a thorough investigation. I had on white pants and sandals. Box 301501 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1501 webmaster@doc.alabama.gov Why werent they given a copy of Randys autopsy? I mean the cliffs probably from the front of my truck to about this and about that big of a span that you see over and I mean that on around, but I mean there's trees and stuff right there and there's way you can walk down and get where he was. 2. Name: Date: Victims: Location : A: Joseph Dewey AKIN. Anthony Mitchell's family has filed a lawsuit in Walker County, Alabama after the man died on January 26 - two weeks after he was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly threatening. Sadly, murders in Alabama by year seem to rise, with no end in sight, especially in certain areas. Spiders were a serious problem in the jail, Still, Stover said, its welcomed progress. Universal healthcare legislation introduced in California. I'll see what we can do. mentally ill inmates in this jail who are NOT getting any kind of treatment. He was able to sign out on a signature bond and within 24 hours he apparently at the bottom of that cliff. The plumbing was very bad and always are taking place. When I was We have been told that shortly after reaching the holler, Anna and Randy became separated. Security was tight Friday morning as a father and his teen son appeared in a Walker County courtroom on capital murder charges. Corrections was having sex with inmate Bradford Mitchell and several other (205) 924-4254. Well call one of those men Andy. roaches and spiders. Another person was injured. There's no way. Jail for three years and four months, which is standard practice in Jasper, Alabama, This is where I witnessed maintenance try to The next question is how did Randy get his shoes and socks on so quickly? stomach problems, cholesterol or kidney stones. We dont know how long each of the other 3 people hid in the woods but the statements weve been given indicate they each exited the woods at a time they felt it was safe that the police were gone. you can tell where the cliff is and see it falls. You can go straight into where the cliff is. That factor just doesnt make sense. However investigators said Hunt was arrested this week as a result of continued investigations by Cold Case Investigator Mike Cole, Investigator Brian Keeton, and District Attorney Investigator Frank Cole. He got out of jail around July 1, 2016. will be willing to speak with an investigator about these serious matters. He gets out of jail. to free or slave labor for elected officials in the Walker County districts as That probation required he not commit any new crimes which was violated with the new misdemeanor charge. Not only had Randys family been unsuccessful in their attempt to obtain a copy of his autopsy, the few documents they were given were for a woman from a different county. I remember thinking that if I slipped, I didnt have to worry. need to be corrected and an audit and investigation on the $27 million debt As of 2000 the population was 70,713. The Walker County Sheriff's Office in Alabama arrests Anthony Mitchell on Jan. 12. The walls are also cracked because the foundation isnt solid. I am ecstatic,' she said. There isnt any I was being held in the Walker County Jail, where I was working as a trusty. Former Corrections Officer Karen Kelly sued the Walker County Sheriff's Office and multiple officers for being fired and for retaliation after she shared videos with Mitchell's family of him. guards. No, it wasn't. They said that he's been down there a couple days. This is episode 9 of a serial podcast and they are designed to be listened to in order. The rate of violent crime in Walker County is 4.80 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. There is no cliff. We have many This appears consistent with 3-4 weeks of decomposition in the open during hot and humid weather, though information from the scene where he was found would be beneficial in that regard such as his body position, soil discoloration and invertebrate presence. Tobbie told me that she and Wayne always. Therefore, the cause and manner of death are undetermined. Um, but you know, my goals are to eventually have one full time dedicated person that does that. County Jail that Officer Wendy Copeland, The Boss Lady, of Community Uh, the information I heard, and I haven't seen the any kind of reports or anything, was that from the investigator that was working that case was that he had run off of a bluff and that's kind of where they found him. Geo resource failed to load. MCCARTY was arrested and lodged in jail at Jasper. In Walker, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. yeah. And Mr. &%$#$% let us know that, he said his brother, brother came right to him. There is also black mold in the ventilation They just hurried up and sent him to prison, According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened on Hill Drive in Quinton. I have spoken with Julian. . Five minutes, five, 10 minute tops. And I said No. We then had one more meeting with Sheriff Smith and we again voiced our concerns about Randys death being determined to be an accidental fall off a non-existent cliff. A family member of Julians who lived right there where everything happened told me that they never knew Randy was missing. The 4th man did enter the woods but he entered at a different location that was a good distance away. The Walker County Jail was built 20 years Murder Info. According to a post on the Walker County Sheriff's Department Facebook page, the adult suspect was 36-year-old Corey Mahaffey. Since we dont have any additional detail on the shorts he was found in, we dont have enough information to know for sure but we do know he was also wearing underwear. It was more than six years ago that 32-year-old Eric Cates and his beloved dog Gypsy were found dead inside Cates' burned pickup truck behind the old Empire School in Walker County. This inhumane treatment of inmates and I doubt hed ever had a reason to look at the file but after what Michael and I saw that afternoon, I asked him to please do so. I mean if you fell you might roll five feet before a tree stopped. No antemortem injuries were found, but if present, they may have involved only soft tissue or internal organs that no longer remain. of the worst jail in the state of Alabama. Cates was planning to attend a barbeque party later that night but never arrived. Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, 33, died Jan. 26 at Walker Baptist . Its been a long time coming,' she said. Other neighboring counties even provide families with 1 copy of the autopsy free of charge. The guy that works on the plumbing and water was scared As of 2018, 1.4% of Walker County, AL residents were born outside of the country (903 people). lancing one another open with shaving razors so they could squeeze the green Theyd been described to us as the autopsy. It gives no description of the size or shape of it. She was at a well known home in the Coon Creek area of east walker county. Recently a 37-year-old inmate by the name of The I dont understand this. They believed he might've been running from law enforcement and you know, just fell off the bluff and they found him however long it was later. From my hometown, Walker County, Alabama. This man died a slow and painful death from Podcast host, Amber Sitton, and private investigator, Michael Fleming, team up and shed new light on unsolved missing and murdered cases that have gone cold. is no suicide watch or a psychiatrist who can prescribe medication for the Anthony Don Mitchell, 33, arrived at a hospital emergency room with a body temperature of 72 degrees and was pronounced dead hours later, according to the lawsuit. by Charles D. Cherry, 225344, July 12, 2018. Walker County was established on December 26, 1823, and formed from sections of Marion and Tuscaloosa counties. In short, your support as a patron allows us to do MORE for these families. He begged the person to not let them get away with it. Sumiton police on Friday announced a person of interest 55-year-old man is custody in connection with the deaths, though he has not been charged with any crime connect to the Cates case. I witnessed several gang beatings and I even saw them slam a cell door on an innocent and helpless mans arm, and the man never received any medical treatment. In the category of violent crimes, there were 65 aggravated . While I was in the jail, the toilets and The case numbers were off by only 1 digit. To learn more or contact the jail, go to www.walkercountysheriff.com or When we hadnt received it a month later, he sent an email to the alabama department of forensic science. We had a pretty fast response time, showed up, got here and there was two to three responders that was already in the woods before I showed up. Knew exactly where he was. Kaison Mahaffey 16, and Corey Mahaffey, 36, are charged with capital murder in Walker County. He couldnt live with the secret of Erics murder and he had already attempted to confess to law enforecement. Randy was missing for 20 days. Umm hmm. Our investigation leaves us with no doubt that Randy was present when Eric & Gypsy were murdered and we know Randy struggled with whatever his role was that night. or call our confidential tip line at 205-282-0740. exposed electrical wires hanging down. The heightened security included a helicopter as a precaution. . It was more than six years ago that 32-year-old Eric Cates and his beloved dog Gypsy were found dead inside Cates burned pickup truck behind the old Empire School in Walker County. Inmates cannot have in their possession a Bible, book Map Browse By State. The story of what happened to Randy after he was released from jail is pretty consistent among the many people Ive spoken with. He never heard back from them but he did receive the autopsy 1 week later. The reported property offenses included 330 larceny thefts, 144 burglaries, and 113 motor vehicle thefts. leaking. We did find one large boulder jutting out of the ground on 1 side. If you have any information that could help in solving the murders of Eric and Gypsy or the mysterious death of Randy Hicks, please call the Walker County Sheriffs Office at 205-522-6112. They told me they went to Julians house because theyd heard about Randy running into the woods. WALKER COUNTY, Ala. ( WIAT) - The mother of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, a Walker County, Alabama man who died in police custody in January, has filed a federal lawsuit against multiple jail officials, including Sheriff Nick Smith, alleging that authorities deprived the man of his constitutional . According to a list furnished by Escambia County (Alabama) Circuit Clerk John Robert Fountain of capital murder cases still pending in Escambia County Circuit Court, nine defendants charged with 10 murders await trial. . Corruption Empire Eric Cates & Gypsy Walker County The Suspicious Death of Randy Hicks Feb. 12, 2020 Randy Hicks was one of the most commonly rumored to have been responsible for the murders of Eric & Gypsy. A 16-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with murder. KILLED AT HORSE CREEK - At Horse Creek, Walker county on last week, WESLEY MCCARTY shot and instantly killed DAVE HALL. I will I mean we can, I'll, I'll pull the file and look. Then, about an hour or two later they drag the man back in his cell, then come to my cell. And my ultimate goal is to convert them into a full time position. pitch dark in the cells. After speaking with the first responder, Michael and I walked back into the woods so we could see where Randys body was found. TRUE! And she said he was already back and was crying. Now after weeks of being in jail on a failure to appear, he is released on his own signature that afternoon. Are we to believe that he took the time and risk to go back inside to put on shoes and socks before running? Walker County family holds vigil for murdered son, highlights affects of gun violence. Carpenter said all involved were acquaintances. If you have any information that could help in solving the murders of Eric and Gypsy or the mysterious death of Randy Hicks, please call the Walker County Sheriffs Office at 205-522-6112. Man sues Cullman City Schools to prevent promotion of masking, vaccines Deaster Jarrod Gardner of Birmingham (Courtesy of Walker County Sheriff's Office) "It's an easy place to go missing," says James Carr, former director of drug-abuse services for Northwest Alabama . Two other men, whose names have not been released, were transported to UAB Hospital. 10/16/1937. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the death of 33-year-old Anthony Mitchell, who was transported from the Walker County Jail to a nearby hospital "for evaluation" and died. There is no briars or anything. No arrest. With a little investigation, we discovered that 2 of the 3 forms provided to Randys family by the Walker County Coroner were not at all related to the remains of Randy Hicks but were instead for a woman who had died in a fire in Cullman County, AL a year before Randy. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. To keep creating They said he gave specific directions of where they should enter the woods and how far they should go into the woods to find Randy. problems in the jail. This death and all the many others need to be investigated by the proper authorities and federal agencies. No one seems to be able to answer questions about a 26- year old murder investigation into their daughter's death. [1] It was named after Senator John Walker, who represented Alabama in the U.S. Senate from 1819 to 1822. need your help for this. Numerous people told me Julian pointed them to the woods. Season 2: On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. The woman weve referred to as Patty in prior episodes gave Anna a pair of flip flops to wear but they broke as she ran. From the numerous statements weve been given, we believe that in the wee hours on his birthday, Randy, Anna and 2 more men ran into the woods behind Julians house. By becoming a patron, you too are helping us help these families. They named the investigators there as Chuck Tidwell and Tim Thomas. While an official cause of death hasnt been released, Stover said evidence of soot in Cates lungs show he was alive when he was burned. it, because the inspectors come to inspect the jail. floods the lower cell blocks when it rains, which is compounded by the roof The most commonly told story is that they were there looking for a stolen car. Sumiton Police Chief T.J. Burnett on Friday said he is working with the Alabama Attorney Generals Office and cant release too may details on the latest development in the case, except to confirm the man as a person of interest. 2018 Violent Crime Rate Walker: 415. The foundation is being Our next zoom call for Patreon is scheduled for December 10th. It's the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. We dont see anything in the autopsy that would lead us to think that Randy died from falling off a cliff especially when you consider there is no cliff and Anna and Randy supposedly didnt become separated until theyd reached the holler at the bottom of the steep slope. taken to Kilby, they went over us with a fine tooth comb; and its on record at Here are some of the key pieces of it. History Walker County was established on December 26, 1823, and formed from sections of Marion and Tuscaloosa counties . With live, local coverage and the latest . We were probably about 20 yards from the cliff. Were not going to give up,' the chief said. The advanced decay and lack of organs meant toxicology testing could not be performed, so we dont know anything about drugs or other substances that may have been in his system. @secretscrime. chair all day long. ago on top of the old Jasper City Landfill or toxic waste dump. I don't know anything about that particular process because of course obviously I wasn't here. I have lung problems and started having problems breathing, I told GIS stands for Geographic Information System, the field of data management that charts spatial locations. WALKER COUNTY A Walker County woman has been charged in connection with a home invasion that left two men wearing ski masks dead in Walker County on Thursday, May 26, around 11 a.m. The suspects went before Walker County District Judge Henry Prentiss Allred for a preliminary hearing, which is where the evidence against the suspects is presented in court for the first time. Not only could it be related to the murder of Eric & Gypsy but Randy has family, friends and children that need answers too. This is the slope and holler that some present that night described Randy and Anna as running down. The jail has extreme sewage problems on a daily basis and when the lower cells flood it mixes with the sewage and because of the severe overcrowding many inmates have to walk through the contaminated flood water barefoot and in shower slides. Lewellyn DAUGHTREY Jr. Henry Francis At the time of their arrests, Kaison Mahaffey was already wanted in Blount County on an unrelated shooting charge. One of those parents sent me photos of what were clearly ligature marks around her sons neck but she was denied an autopsy. inmates on a daily basis for work details all over the county in what amounts He was pronounced dead on the scene. The Crime in Alabama reports include: The Part I Crime Overview includes detailed statistics on the number of reported homicides, forcible rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. Julian was asked where Randy was and he stated Randy had not come out of the woods yet. standards, starting with extreme security issues in the dormitories. We have it filled with great information about Susan and Evan and Eric and Gypsy. pure neglect. We don't burden them with additional expenses to cover their cases--we donate our time and talents because we want to help and hope to find the answers they need that are long overdue. 20 something days later, his brother does a missing person report and he's found earlier that morning at a bottom of a cliff, body is decomposed to where his autopsy is unknown. many assaults and deaths at this jail that need to be investigated by an The jail Im writing you about isnt fit for an animal. Sheriff Watts was ambushed by an escaped convict who killed Watts with a shotgun. The shorts he was found in could be the swim trunks he borrowed. He said you can walk down there and you can walk around and go down. David Earl Davis was arrested in connection with the crime in 2018. We went out there and while we were there, the property owner showed us and there was a firemen. We don't have any current crime data for this area. 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