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Woman found dead in Florida 45 years ago was killed by husband who dumped son's body in lake: BCSO
The Brief The Bay County Sheriff's Office says it now knows the identity of a woman whose body was found in a shallow grave in 1980 and who likely killed her. Investigators believe the remains are of Carol Skidmore, who disappeared in 1977 while traveling with her husband and her son. The body of Skidmore's 5-year-old son was found in a lake in Tennessee in May 1977 and her husband was found dead in a motel room from a drug overdose/suicide in June 1977, according to BCSO. FOUNTAIN, Fla. - Deputies in Bay County say they now know the identity of a woman whose body was found in a shallow grave in 1980 and who likely killed her. The backstory According to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, three hunters found the remains of a woman in a shallow grave in 1980 about half a mile west of Highway 231, north of Fountain. Initially, investigators thought the remains may have been JoAnn Benner, who was reported missing in 1976. Her body had not been found, and foul play was suspected. The remains were sent to the FSU Anthropology lab and examined. Investigators said Benner was ruled out because she had injuries that these remains did not have. Foul play was suspected because of the damage done to the clothing found with the skeletal remains. While reviewing the Benner case and reading about the mysterious skeletal remains, cold case investigators with BCSO, which includes retired investigators and active employees, teamed with the Crime Scene Unit to use technology unknown in 1980 to identify the mystery woman. READ:Mother of murdered teen calls Ronny Walker a 'natural-born killer' as jury spares his life Investigators submitted a tooth from the remains to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for a DNA profile. This profile was entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Investigators said they got two matches. They explained that two people in Texas had previously submitted DNA because they had a sister that had been reported missing. BCSO said once there was a match identified, the Center for Human Identification conducted a kinship analysis to determine if the remains were those of a family member to the two siblings and issued a final report. It stated that the remains belonged to their sister Carol Sue Skidmore, who disappeared in 1977. Timeline According to BCSO, Carol Skidmore, her husband, James Ronald Skidmore, and her 5-year-old son, Lynn Dale Mahaffy, left their home in Sealy, Texas, to visit James' parents in Rossville, Georgia in March 1977. They wanted to "put their marriage back together". Investigators said they left on March 29, 1977, and were last heard of on April 9, 1977, when Carol Skidmore contacted her parents and told them she wasn't sure when they would be back. In May 1977, a child's body was found in Parksville Lake in Tennessee. Investigators said the boy was a victim of homicide. The body, wrapped in plastic and weighed down, appeared to have been in place for a few weeks. READ: Florida man accused of threatening federal attorney with 'a slow and painful death' indicted In June 1977, the FBI confirmed that the body was of Carol Skidmore's son, Lynn Dale Mahaffy. On June 1, 1977, Carol Skidmore's husband, James, was found dead in a hotel room in Harrison, Arkansas due to a drug overdose/suicide. Investigators said a suicide note was found with his body stating, "things weren't working out for him." Authorities searched for his wife, Carol Skidmore, with no success. She was listed as missing. Investigators believe that James Ronald Skidmore killed Carol Skidmore, burying her body in a shallow grave in Bay County, and her son, Lynn, leaving his body in a lake in Tennessee, and then himself. Investigators contacted Carol Skidmore's family and though one of her siblings had passed away, they said her brother was grateful to get word about his sister, to finally know what happened to her and have closure. What they're saying "We will never stop seeking justice for victims of crime, no matter how much time may have passed," said Sheriff Tommy Ford. "I am so proud of our Cold Case and Crime Scene Units for their determination to find the truth and bring closure to this family." What's next The BCSO Cold Case Unit and Crime Scene Unit are currently using ancestral DNA to identify several sets of human remains found in Bay County. The JoAnn Benner case has progressed and has been turned over to the State Attorney's Office by the Cold Case Unit for review and potential prosecution. The Source This story was written with information posted by the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
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6 days ago
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Benton County employee fired after sexual misconduct investigation
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — An investigation of sexual misconduct in a Benton County detention center has led to the arrest of a jail employee, according to a news release. Matthew Lockard, 42, is facing a charge of sexual assault in the fourth degree. 'Sheriff Holloway is deeply troubled by the actions of this individual and emphasizes that such behavior will not be tolerated,' the press release states. 'He remains proud of the many dedicated men and women of the Benton County Sheriff's Office who continue to serve the citizens of Benton County with integrity and professionalism.' Holloway was notified of alleged inappropriate behavior between Lockard and an inmate on June 17. Sheriff Holloway immediately ordered both an internal and criminal investigation into the matter, the release states. A probable cause affidavit filed on June 20 said a BCSO detective was asked to investigate possible charges associated with a professional standards investigation. The affidfavit listed three incidents where Lockard allegedly touched the inmate inappropriately. Notes were reportedly passed from Lockard to the inmate. The inmate told the detective that they did not give Lockard any notes. Lockard was interviewed and denied the allegations against him. When authorities mentioned the notes, he said they were not from him. After seeing samples of his handwriting, he said it looked 'identical'. He then admitted to passing the notes. Lockard also admitted to kissing the inmate for around three seconds. Lockard was terminated on June 19. He had been employed since Nov. 16, 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
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Broome County highway work beginning June 16
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Department of Public Works is making the public aware of upcoming road work. The following road work has been scheduled for the week beginning June 16: Ditch cleaning on Old State Road, Old Route 17, Conklin Forks Road, Broome CountyAirport Road & Tracey Creek Road Grader patching on Trim Street Guide rail repairs on Old Route 17, Oquaga Lake Road, Fox Farm Road & Pierce CreekRoad Milling on Glenwood Road – County Route 113 (from Prospect Street to Linda Drive) Culvert work on West Chenango Road, Farm to Market Road, Bevier Street & OquagaLake Road Mowing right of way on several county roads Drivers are reminded to be cautious in work zones even if they are not as active as some routes. Broome County highway work beginning June 16 BCSO Featured Warrant: Michael Pavlisak Undocumented man to be deported after raping, strangling woman in Delaware County Pizza Week 2025: Factory by Beer Tree 'Market Greens' addresses food insecurity in local community Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
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BCSO Featured Warrant: Michael Pavlisak
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for Michael Pavlisak on an outstanding warrant and is asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Pavlisak is wanted for Violating the Sex Offender Registry, second offense, and New York State Parole Violation. Pavlisak is described as a white man with brown hair and green eyes. He is five feet nine inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. Pavlisak was last known to frequent the Upper Court Street area of the Town of Kirkwood. Anyone with information on the location of Pavlisak is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Tips may be submitted electronically or by phone and will remain confidential. The Broome County Sheriff's Office can be contacted at their tip line at (607) 778-1196 or Warrants Division at (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933. Information can also be submitted on their website, BCSO Featured Warrant: Michael Pavlisak Undocumented man to be deported after raping, strangling woman in Delaware County Pizza Week 2025: Factory by Beer Tree 'Market Greens' addresses food insecurity in local community Fill the Bus Campaign raises money for local food bank Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
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Undocumented man to be deported after raping, strangling woman in Delaware County
DELAWARE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An undocumented immigrant who lived in Delaware County is being deported after admitting to raping and choking a woman after having been let out of another jail in New York State. 45-year-old Cruz Garcia, who had been living in Fleischmanns, pleaded guilty to strangulation Tuesday in Delaware County Court. According to District Attorney Shawn Smith, Garcia was originally indicted for rape and unlawful imprisonment as well. In July 2023, Garcia forcibly raped the victim and strangled her nearly to the point of losing consciousness. That came just one month after Garcia had been arrested on felony DWI and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation charges in Orange County. Garcia was released according to New York's bail reform laws despite already being wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to a third, unrelated, and unspecified criminal conviction. Smith accepted the guilty plea in exchange for the time Garcia had already served since his indictment, with the understanding that Garcia would be deported from the country. Smith criticized New York's bail reform law and thanked ICE for its cooperation in the case. BCSO Featured Warrant: Michael Pavlisak Undocumented man to be deported after raping, strangling woman in Delaware County Pizza Week 2025: Factory by Beer Tree 'Market Greens' addresses food insecurity in local community Fill the Bus Campaign raises money for local food bank Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
