Gerald Holmes

Missing
Case Description
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Gerald Michael Holmes, aged 25, disappeared on July 21, 1996, after leaving Wayde's Pool Hall in Richland County, South Carolina, around midnight. He was last seen leaving the establishment alone and has not been heard from since. The next morning, Holmes' rental car was found abandoned and burned on Pickell Hill, less than two miles from his aunt's home. Holmes had rented the car because his own vehicle was being repaired at the time.

When his girlfriend reported him missing on July 23 ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 21, 1996
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    Victim Details

    Feb 01, 2014

    Jan 12, 2024

    Gerald

    Holmes

    53

    25

    75 inches

    175 lbs

    180 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Jul 21, 1996

    Columbia

    South Carolina

    Richland County

    No

    14832

    Richland County Sheriff's Department

    Columbia

    South Carolina

    Richland County

    29223

    Dottie Cronise

    Investigator

    5623 Two Notch Rd, South Carolina

    County

    Law Enforcement

    0723966302

    1996-07-23

    Richland County Sheriff's Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    09/15/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there a reward being offered for information on the whereabouts of Gerald?... ...Read More
    06/26/2024
    I just wanted to point out that I feel there has not been enough media coverage for the case of Gera... ...Read More
    04/05/2024
    Has anyone heard any updates on this case recently? It seems like there hasn't been much new informa... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
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