Augusta, GA
Cold case solved: Suspect arrested in 2019 Augusta slaying
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a 2019 murder.
On Dec. 30, 2019, at 4:47 am., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2106 Bayvale Road to investigate the murder of Dwayne Lane, 52.
The case had remained in a cold case status until Friday.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division was able to find and interview original witnesses as well as new witnesses.
As a result, investigators were able to arrest Willie Ferrell, 42, in connection with the killing.
Ferrell was booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.
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