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Anthony Poat

Death by Force
Case Description
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Anthony Poat, a 52-year-old white male, was found dead on March 16, 2015, in Blairsville, Georgia. His death was part of a tragic double homicide that also claimed the life of his girlfriend, Marilyn Laughlin, aged 60. The bodies of Anthony Poat and Marilyn Laughlin were discovered in a rural area of Union County, Georgia. Both victims appeared to have been shot, leading investigators to suspect foul play from the outset.

The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Cody Lee Vestal, who ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Anthony Poat

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Blairsville

    GA

    2015-03-16

    52

    Anthony

    Poat

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the case of Anthony Poat and Marilyn Laughlin, and it's incredibly tragic all ar... ...Read More
    11/23/2023
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role of law enforcement in the Anthony Poat and Marilyn Laug... ...Read More
    04/11/2023
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