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Russell Dermond

Case from Putnam-county, GA dated May 03, 2014

Victim Details

Russell Dermond

Male

White / Caucasian

Putnam-county

GA

2014-05-03

88

Russell

Dermond

07/05/2026

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In the tranquil, gated community of Great Waters on Lake Oconee, Georgia, a gruesome discovery shattered the peaceful lives of its residents in May 2014. Russell Dermond, an 88-year-old male, was found dead in the garage of his million-dollar home. The scene that greeted a concerned neighbor who had gone to check on the elderly couple was one of unimaginable horror: Russell's body was on the garage floor, but his head was missing.

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  • 11Alive.com: 10 years since Russell Dermond was discovered murdered | What we know about the case
  • Killings of Russell and Shirley Dermond - Wikipedia
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