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Glenn Sutton

Case from Athens, GA dated Apr 25, 1987

Victim Details

Glenn Sutton

Male

White / Caucasian

Athens

GA

1987-04-25

62

Glenn

Sutton

07/19/2026

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In the quiet university town of Athens, Georgia, a shocking act of violence shattered the community's sense of peace in the spring of 1987. Dr. Glenn Sutton, a respected 82-year-old retired University of Georgia finance professor, and his wife, Rachel, also a long-time professor at the university, were found brutally murdered in their Oglethorpe Avenue home in April. The couple, known for their academic contributions and quiet life, had been fatally stabbed. Their bodies were discovered wrapped ...
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  • Glenn Sutton - Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • Glenn Sutton (1904-1987) | Obituary - We Remember
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    Has anyone else been struck by how involved Glenn Sutton was in public service before his tragic dea... ...Read More
    12/03/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the individuals affected by the tragic loss of Gle... ...Read More
    10/14/2024
    I recently came across an old article discussing the Sutton and Carr's Hill murders, and something s... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the life of Rachel Sutton? We often see more about Glenn's professional ... ...Read More
    04/04/2024
    I’ve been reading about the Glenn and Rachel Sutton case, and I can’t help but think about the r... ...Read More
    01/18/2023
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