Son wanted in November 2023 stabbing death of father at Columbus home
A late November 2023 death has turned into a homicide investigation and investigators say a warrant has been obtained in the case.
Officers found a male decomposed in a bedroom of a home on Lawyers Lane on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Deputy Coroner Dustin Harrelson arrived and pronounced the male deceased at 6:34 p.m.
“The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene and assumed the investigation,” police said. “The initial call concerning a welfare check was for Billy Haynes at the above address”
The body found was that of Billy Haynes. The autopsy revealed he died from stab/ puncture wounds and the case is ruled as a homicide.
“Evidence was collected from the scene and several items were sent to the GBl Crime Lab for processing,” police added. After an extensive investigation, probable cause has been established and a warrant for Murder was issued for 31-year-old Samuel Haynes. Samuel Haynes is a son of Billy Haynes.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Sergeant Demetrius Battle at (706) 225-4340 or [email protected]. Information can also be submitted anonymously via City Protect or by texting VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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