Jeremiah Tywan Grissett, a 38-year-old African American male, was reported missing in mid-December 2018. He was last seen on December 14 after borrowing a vehicle from his family, which was later found abandoned. On January 26, 2019, his body was discovered by a group of bird hunters in a wooded area off Ten Mile Road in Tabor City, North Carolina.
The Columbus County Sheriff's Office confirmed the discovery and stated that the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office would conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The investigation into Grissett's death revealed that he had been the victim of foul play. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent death led authorities to treat the case as a homicide. However, details regarding arrests, suspects, or any ongoing litigation related to his murder remain scarce. The Columbus County Sheriff's Office has not released any information about potential suspects or persons of interest in connection with Grissett's death.
Despite the lack of publicly available information on arrests or suspects, the case remains open, and law enforcement continues to seek leads. The community of Tabor City has been urged to come forward with any information that might assist in solving the case. The tragic death of Jeremiah Tywan Grissett has left his family and friends searching for answers and justice.
