Greg Kaplan, Phillip J. Tangel and Marcus Balsam are the editors. Its a piece from the side here," Good said. John McCullough: I have no idea. I can still see her standing at the door. Ryan William Drakes, age 40, of DeSoto passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was radiant. Zion Baptist Church, 1012 Adams St. View the obituary at www.BEBrownCo.com. I ran. The family of Tara Grinstead got a chance to address the jury before the judge gave Ryan Duke a maximum sentence after he was found guilty of concealing the body of Tara Grinstead. John McCullough: I'm glad somebody's finally listening. . the judge said. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. And I think she was just trying to move on in a small town of Ocilla, everyone knew their situation. The defense said Bo Dukes' attorney indicated his client would invoke the 5th Amendment if called to testify. I definitely didn't wanna settle down in small town America. Ryan was born April 23, 1981. Prosecutors asked Rothwell why no one followed up on a tip naming Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes as suspects. Survivors include his grandmother, Vera Ballentine Dukes; aunts, Cheri McGee (Wayne), Debbie Wallace (David), all of Aiken, Linda Tinney (Mel), Pepin, WI, Pamela Clark (Rick), Ridgeville, SC; uncle, Jeff Dukes (Debbie), Aiken. Your long suffering has been unimaginable. He returned to the trailer, according to testimony, where Bo Dukes said he'd show him where Tara Grinstead's body was. The alleged drug addict was arrested once for a DUI in 2010 but was released on bond. However, we had a glove, a latex glove that we couldn't explain. Duke says he didnt know Grinstead other than the fact that she was a teacher at the high school. A date was set to start Ryan Dukes trial, but a hitch came when his lawyers filed an emergency appeal to halt it. He later not only confided his secret to Bo but also asked for help to burn the body. It was a year after Tara's disappearance. They found him guilty of one charge: concealing Grinstead's death. I just got off the phone with another department that had didn't do sh.". Defense appeals delayed Ryan Dukes trial since the original 2019 start date. Marcus Harper: What they're sayin' at the local grocery store, and at the local restaurants They don't think that it's gettin' to someone who's my family or my friend? ", Duke's attorney's argued that he had been a "model prisoner" for five years while "waiting patiently for his day in court.". Our prayer and sympathy are with the Dukes family ,may you find peace through pray, doing your time of grief. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. I didnt know what else to do," Ryan said. was dedicated to making her students feel wonderful. Marcus enlisted with the Army Rangers and spent time overseas. Pallbearers will be Ryan Dukes, Jeffery Dukes, Evan Darr, Zac Buckner, Chris McGee, Chad Polatty and James Whittle. She snuck up on me and I hit her. Duke said he never took Grinstead's belongings to police when he tried to return them. 1449 N Claiborne Ave New Orleans, LA KARLIN DUKES OBITUARY Karlin C. Dukes Sr., age 83, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 7, 2016. Brooke Sheridan says she encouraged Bo Dukes to tell his story to investigators. Send Flowers . Back then, hardly anyone thought this case would ever be solved. "Ryan did not kill Ms. Grinstead. The two then went to a party. Dana Wilder: I never thought it was somebody from our community. GARLAN LOTT: The statement that I recall was, 'We killed and burned her body.". Peter Van Sant: Was it an emotional moment for you to realize someone had been arrested after all that time? Ryan Duke at his first court hearing after his arrest in February 2017, charged with Tara Grinstead's murder. "As hes doing that he started getting emotional and said, She was so small, referring to the size of her in his arms,". She brought great things to Irwin County High School And I would hope that eventually the word Tara Grinstead will be a bright spot because she did bring a lot of good things to Ocilla. But after he broke down to Brooke, she told Bo it was time to tell the truth. Jannis Paulk: So, Bo was known in the community for being a little over the top, unfiltered. It was told to me when I was in Georgia. Anthropologist Dr. Ashley Gooding was brought in by the GBI in 2017 to help dig and identify possible human remains in the pecan orchard Duke claimed to have burned and buried Grinstead's body. Investigators say Ryan confessed to killing Grinstead in a voluntary interview shortly before his arrest: "I used to break into people's houses, just to steal money. They went to the orchard one other time for a part in November 2005. AIKEN, SC - Vicki Heilig Dukes, 65, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Combined services will be held at Antioch M.B.C., 2033 W. Congress Ave. on Saturday March. GBI Agent Shoudel testified Duke knew what he was doing, and that Duke told investigators he was mentally and physically cognitive. John McCullough: He had told me that his friend accidentally strangled her and he needed help getting rid of the body so that way there was nothing to find. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Updated on: May 24, 2022 / 10:33 AM Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Mobile Register and Baldwin County Homepage. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating. Tara didn't bring home the Miss Georgia crown, but just competing was a huge achievement says Dana Wilder, who grew up in Ocilla. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael Dukes and Vicki Heilig Dukes. In 2017, Brooke Sheridan came forward to the GBI saying that her boyfriend, Bo Dukes, told her that he had helped his friend, Ryan Duke, cover up Tara Grinstead's murder. Both men were surprising suspects to the cops, who claimed that theyd never came up on the radar. Bo told them that he and Ryan had burned Taras body at the Hudson Pecan Company pecan orchard, and when the area was searched, some human bone fragments were found. He was the talk of Ocilla, Georgia, and none of it was good. He was a . The returned to the orchard once, where the ashes looked like a small campfire. He testified he could tell the body was a woman's, wearing a t-shirt and some type of jogging pants. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Thanks to the loyal support of generations of families, we've now grown to 45 locations nationwide with continued expansion in the future. Visit our Support Center. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael. Tillitski testified that Duke was sleep-deprived and there were drugs in his system when he confessed in 2017. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. "We believe in Ryan and we believed in him the entire time.". And he asked me to help him get rid of her body. Ryan Dukes said he started to see Bo Dukes more often after he was discharged from the Army for being AWOL. We pray that people will remember that the defendant was not the victim. GARLAN LOTT: I assumed it was handled by law enforcement, yes. And for the first time, everyone heard Bo's own account when his GBI interview was played in court: BO DUKES [GBI video interview]: He told me he had killed Tara Grinstead. Search by Name. An Irwin County Probate judge declared Grinstead dead in absentia in December 2010. Peter Van Sant: How many times did you call the GBI over what period of time and you still didn't get any . And this time, the whole world seemed to be listening. In total, there were more than 40 witnesses and 300 pieces of evidence presented in the case. Duke is to be sentenced Monday. AIKEN, SC - MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018. Police found her car seat in position for someone taller, and police said they found an envelope with $100 in cash on the dashboard. With no hard evidence, authorities couldn't make an arrest. Dana Wilder: As little girls, we looked up to her she was famous. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He eventually went to court in 2022, with the central defense being hed given a false confession in 2017, partially owing to the fact he was afraid of his former friend Bo. I'm not gonna shy away to the fact that I was I was bitter. that's where she set her roots. And then, an important discovery. . It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Peter Van Sant: What did you see when you walked into her house? I didn't know who he was. Show Your Sympathy to the Family. Vicki Heilig Dukes. GBI AGENT: So, you immediately see this and you're like "what in the hell did you do? The defense was up first and focused on the inconsistencies in the state's presentation. Maria Woods Harber: She's been an inspiration. Hudson said at the time he thought the burn site was an innocent bonfire. Ryan Duke said he helped Bo Dukes load Grinstead's body onto a pile of wood, covered her with more wood and lit the pile on fire. RYAN DUKE [GBI interview played at trial]: I can't lie. At one. So that gave us a stronger indication that something bad had happened. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Ryan Dukes on this permanent online memorial. Peter Van Sant: And what is it about him that you love? There was a 34-hour gap between when someone last saw her and when officers performed that welfare check on Monday morning. Brooke Sheridan: I said, "You need to confess. Jannis Paulk: FindTara.com. Bo then gave his account of moving and then burning her body, which began on a Wednesday and took two days. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael Dukes and Vicki Heilig Dukes. Jannis Paulk [emotional]: It just brings up a lot. A devoted husband and grandfather, Duane was born on May 1, 1950, in South Gate, California, the son of Edwin and Florann (Boisseau) Dukes. View Obituaries Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, Inc. and Shellhouse-Rivers Crematory Ryan Dukes August 23, 1974 - April 26, 2018. And as they were driving around town, a billboard caught his eye. One witness, Heath Dykes, testified to having a relationship with Grinstead while his was married. Superior Courts, Cordele Judicial Circuit. Gary Rothwell [2008]: It appeared that Tara may have left on her own. Searching obituaries is a great place to start your family tree research. Need help? He was a family friend married, with kids who would later testify that he and Tara were having an affair. I don't know. The GBI tested that glove and found not only Tara's DNA on it, but the DNA profile of an unknown male. Maria Woods Harber: Tara had a boyfriend for a long time And during the summer of 2005, they broke up. Marcus Harper: I received a phone call And the voice on the other end of the phone said, you know, "Brother, your 12 years of hell is over. If convicted of murder, Duke faces an automatic sentence of life in prison. BO DUKES [GBI interview]: We drove back into the back, and he showed me where her body was. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Ryan Dukes on this permanent online memorial. focused on the investigators who have worked the case over the years. There was no other option. In Ryan's interview with the GBI, he said he had hit Tara, but Bo said Ryan told him otherwise: BO DUKES [GBI interview]: He jumped on her, while he was she was in bed and strangled her right there in her bed. The defense argued the case is about power and influence, which their client lacks. And she told them about her employee's tip three years earlier regarding Bo Dukes and Ryan Duke. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael Dukes and Vicki Heilig Dukes. John McCullough: He was like, "yeah, do you remember that bulletin that you had asked me about with that girl on it?" Of the six charges, Duke was found guilty of one count of concealing Grinstead's death. Prosecutors played that videotape of Bo's interview with the GBI. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. I mean. Another former student, Bo Dukes, is now serving a 25-year prison sentence for lying to the GBI and helping Duke bury her body. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. They said in court filings that Duke was asleep at home when Grinstead was killed. Brooke Sheridan: I said, "You have to talk to me. My truck was Luminoled photographs were taken. A full skeleton. And she was very distraught. Maria Woods Harber: She was absolutely elegant onstage. He is preceded in death by his. Maria Woods Harber: She would never do that. GBI agents have also said DNA matching both Duke and Grinstead was found on a latex glove discovered in her yard. Jannis Paulk: It was Bo Dukes and Ryan Duke. BO DUKES: As far as I know, he didn't know her. She says the lawyers discussed pushing the trial into next March, but Judge Reinhardt hasn't signed an order confirming that. More than a decade later, the GBI charged Duke -- her former student -- with killing her and hiding her body in a pecan orchard. "Its been a 17-year nightmare for them," Irwin County District Attorney Bryce Johnson said. Now the man accused of murdering Tara Ryan Duke would go on trial for murder almost 17 years after she went missing. Rumors swirled about that cop whose card was found at Tara's house. That was after investigators finally reached out to John McCullough. He was a classic muscle car enthusiast with a passion for Chevy Impalas. Maria Woods Harber: They've gotten away with it for this many years anyway. We had search efforts like nothing you've ever seen. Brooke Sheridan: I was felt like I was gonna be sick. Another video shown portrayed Duke leading investigators to the pecan orchard he claims he took the lifeless body. Posey says Duke corrected the GBI agent over 20 times during his confession, and said he believes that is key to note. Brooke Sheridan: Ryan looked at Bo and said, "It's your truck. Tara was. My deepest condolences to my church family, may God give you all the strength and peace during your time of sorrow. Jannis Paulk: She was dating, I think, more than people realized that she was dating. View The Obituary For Ryan Dukes of Aiken, South Carolina. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Following his wishes, there will be no. But questions remained about discrepancies between Ryan's version of events and Bo's. But when questioned about her disappearance, he had an alibi and was never charged. Leave a memory or share a photo below to show your support. Investigators say Ryan confessed to killing Grinstead. Ryan Duke said he first started "hanging out" with Bo Dukes during his senior year of high school. "He said he killed Tara," Ryan Duke said. But if you're ready for this Bo had already been interviewed by the GBI a year earlier in 2016. 5260 Daniel J. Enea, Manager. John McCullough: Yeah, Tara Grinstead, and said, you know, "missing.". "Any reason to continue this?" A jury found Ryan Duke not guilty of murder but guilty of concealing her body. Police never called him a suspect, but Marcus was more closely investigated than anyone in the disappearance of his former girlfriend, Tara Grinstead. But police noted that her purse and keys were missing. Browning had been the last . She could tell you anything to make you feel better. Anthony Batson is the senior broadcast producer. That boyfriend was Marcus Harper, a former cop from Ocilla. He admitted to helping his friend burn the body until, "it looked like it was all ash.". The family will receive friends Thursday morning, May 3rd beginning at 10 oclock at Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home. Tara Grinstead didnt show up for work on October 24, 2005. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. In 2012 he was charged and convicted of stealing more than $150,000 worth of military supplies. Stunned as he was, McCullough was in a dilemma. Jannis Paulk even created a website to help authorities collect information. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. 2023 FOX Television Stations, jury found Ryan Duke not guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and burglary, state and defense attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments. He looked like a person who was ready to do the right thing, but his testimony on the witness stand only seemed coached, well-rehearsed and sought self-serving benefits. Celebrate the life of Ryan Drakes, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information. And the next month, Bo Dukes, who years earlier had sat in Tara's class was arrested and charged not with murder, but with concealing a death, hindering the apprehension of a criminal, and lying to investigators in is original GBI interview. He is extremely intelligent. It was an opening like that. Bo told Brooke that Ryan stole his pickup truck that night and used it to transport Tara's body to a remote part of a pecan orchard farmed by Bo's family. They burned her body. I was a drug addict I'd been drinking. He recognized her from Irwin County High School, where he was a student, and she was teaching at the time. Brooke says she kept encouraging Bo to open up to talk about this dark subject that was destroying him. AIKEN, SC - Kenneth Michael Dukes, 66, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. Ryan Dukes. And she snuck up on me and I hit her. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Cindy was a daughter of Vera Ballentine Dukes and the late Ernest Kenneth Dukes. I am so sorry. Q: Did you see Miss Grinstead's body after she died? She described the various DNA tests performed on the glove hoping to find clues, "It was about 90% unknown male and 10% Ms. Grinstead,". Jannis Paulk, who knows the family, paints a different picture of Bo. A DNA sample from Ryan Duke was a perfect match. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Survivors include his grandmother, Vera Ballentine Dukes; aunts, Cheri McGee (Wayne), Debbie Wallace (David), all of Aiken, Linda Tinney (Mel), Pepin, WI, Pamela Clark (Rick), Ridgeville, SC; uncle, Jeff Dukes (Debbie), Aiken. Brooke Sheridan: We actually met on Tinder. Two years later, in March 2019, he was the first to go on trial. Additional Legal Information Regarding Veterans Offerings, CloseAdditional Legal Information Regarding Veterans Offerings, Subscribe to the 12 Weeks of Peace E-Newsletter, Subscribe to the Thinking Ahead E-Newsletter, A Guide to Cremation and Burial for Veterans, Unique Ways to Memorialize Cremation Ashes, A Complete Guide for When A Loved One Passes, The Essential Veteran Death Benefits and Memorialization Guide, California Residents Goods and Services Info. He testified that Bo Dukes told him he had killed Tara Grinstead but Ryan did not know how she died. Ryan Duke has been sentenced to spend the next five years in prison for his part in concealing the death of Georgia teacher and former beauty queen Tara Grinstead. It was part of town gossip that they had gotten into an argument after Marcus had come back to town earlier than expected that October. PROSECUTOR OPENING: This case is about Bo's lies it's about Bo's concealment that his best friend, Ryan, had killed Tara Grinstead and then they both burn the body. Ryan Duke Trial Day 7 Recap. Call Call. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. The agent asks Bo his first reaction when he went to the orchard with Ryan. "I was stealing from her purse and she snuck up on me. Had to tell my alibi, you know, or where was I at, who I was around. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Ryan is the one talking about 411 getting connected to Taras house.". Bo confessed all of this to Brooke, who stuck with him. last opportunity to present witnesses as a rebuttal. AIKEN, SC MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018. "There were some days that the heartache was so great we could barely even function," she said. Marcus always maintained his innocence but remained under suspicion. He said Bo Dukes admitted to killing her. Ryan William Drakes, age 40, of DeSoto passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. BO DUKES [GBI interview]: He told me that he had killed Tara Grinstead. "You should be punished according - not for murder, not for burglary, not for aggravated assault, because that's the way the system works. she snuck up on me and I hit her. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Miriam Sealy, Tara Grinstead's school friend and childhood neighbor, fought back tears as she read a statement in front of the court. No services are scheduled at this time. Before the sentencing, Connie Grinstead, Tara Grinstead's stepmother, told the judge that "for over 11 years we went to bed every night wondering where Tara was and every morning we woke up with the same question - where is she?". Soon after his arrest, Ryan Duke was indicted on the charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, burglary, and concealing the death of another, to all of which he pleaded not guilty. Brooke Sheridan: He said, "That's something that only God and Ryan know." Brooke Sheridan [emotional]: I kept thinking about her family and I couldn't sleep at night. ", BO DUKES: Yeah. May the holy spirit comfort you in this time of bereavement. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. I can't imagine the loss of a child. As their relationship evolved, Brooke sensed that something seemed to be eating away at Bo. Peter Van Sant: And by Ryan saying to him, "Hey, buddy. His lawyers demanded the case be thrown out as the statute of limitations had already passed before asking for the trial to be moved to another venue in Irwin County. Incredibly, McCullough says, no one returned his calls. Peter Van Sant: Did he have names of who these two men were who claimed they had killed Tara? Ryan said he was afraid Bo would hurt him or his family. Bo was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Peter Van Sant: What would anyone's motive be to kill Tara Grinstead? He was a graduate of Aiken High School and received his bachelors degree from USC Aiken. A wonderful man to know and to work with ,he told me about a month ago that he was enjoying taking care of his grand children God Bless. It turned out that he had completed his education from the Irwin County High School, which is where Tara used to work, three years before she went missing, and they might have come in contact there. His former roommate and close friend was Ryan Duke. Ryan was thus sentenced to 10 years behind bars, which he currently seems to be serving. There were billboards. He was a classic muscle car enthusiast with a passion for Chevy Impalas. The state argues in 2017 Duke was swabbed, and his DNA positively matched that found on the glove. I cried for days, couldn't sleep for days. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. "I know they are disappointed in the verdict today like we are.". DEFENSE [closing arguments]: Bo Dukes should be on trial for the murder of Tara Grinstead, not Ryan. This program is not financed by or connected in any manner with any governmental agency or veteran's or other organization. Duke's attorneys also focused on what they say is no evidence or DNA from their client found instead Grinstead's home. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18th from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour at Mt. Ryan Duke alibi: Tara Grinstead murder suspect now says he was asleep Caption Continuing Coverage By Alexis Stevens, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 14, 2019 The man accused of killing a. At night, Tara studied for a specialist degree in school administration, but other parts of her life hadn't come together as she'd hoped. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The Ocilla police were called and entered Tara's home, and right behind them was Maria. The morning started with testimony from Bill Barrs with the Ocilla Police Department, who was tasked with checking Grinsteads home. Tara's family could do little but pray for a breakthrough. He said, "I don't know why he did it.". He denied that, but when asked why he lied to the GBI about killing Grinstead, Duke said, "I'm trying to make that right.". But there is no question that in her short and impactful life, Tara Grinstead touched people in rare ways even those who never met her, like John McCullough. Universal. The family will receive friends Thursday morning, May 3rd beginning at 10 oclock at Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home. Jannis Paulk also spoke to the GBI in 2008 as the agency was reviewing the case. He then allegedly struck her with his fist and ran away. He pleaded not guilty. He will be replaced by one of the six alternates who also had been listening to the testimony. The defense called him to the stand and, with his attorney standing next to him, he responded to each question with, "Under the advice of my council, I will be invoking my 5th Amendment right not to provide testimony today.". "Approximately 20 bone fragments that could be considered human bones.". But I think it's taken a lot of toll on them mentally and physically. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. "(Bo Dukes) reaches down, he grabs her arm and flips her over," Ryan Duke said. But the prosecution said they hard evidence: audio and video of Ryan confessing to killing Tara, when he spoke to the GBI back in 2017. And Bo spent more than two years in federal prison. Browse Atlanta Journal-Constitution obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Authorities couldn't explain either, and collected them as evidence the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, known as the GBI, was called in. In an interview with the GBI, Bo Dukes said he was ready to end the secret he had kept for years, and went into detail. They wanted the state to fund the expenses for people like private investigators and expert witnesses for Ryan. Send Flowers. At the time, Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes were 21 years old. Rothwell said the GBI never followed up after their names appeared in an investigative summary. he's very shut shut off emotions, feelings he doesn't talk about. A native of Concord, NC, Vicki was a daughter of the late David Leon and Mamie Rae. I thought he was out of his mind. Ryan Duke said he drove toward a pecan orchard, owned by a relative of Bo Dukes. AGENT GARY ROTHWELL: We thought that that lead had been addressed by local law enforcement as unfounded and did not follow up. 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