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In March 2019, in a county courthouse about 30 miles from where beloved teacher and beauty pageant mentor Tara Grinstead was murdered, Bo Dukes went on trial on charges relating to covering up her death. Jannis Paulk's former employee, Garlan Lott, told the court he had overheard that 2005 conversation between Ryan and Bo at a party in the same pecan orchard where Tara's body had been burned. Here's my number I'll do whatever has to happen for y'all to take me serious. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Peter Van Sant: Was it an emotional moment for you to realize someone had been arrested after all that time? Ryan Duke took the stand Tuesday and immediately denied murdering Grinstead, claiming he didn't know how she died. I didn't believe him. Michael Dukes of Aiken, South Carolina April 10, 1950 - March 30, 2017. Another video shown portrayed Duke leading investigators to the pecan orchard he claims he took the lifeless body. 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He denied that, but when asked why he lied to the GBI about killing Grinstead, Duke said, "I'm trying to make that right.". "We believe in Ryan and we believed in him the entire time.". Ryan Duke testified he drove from Fitzgerald to Ocilla in an unsuccessful attempt to return Grinstead's wallet, and he left Bo Dukes in the trailer. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18th from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour at Mt. Sign the Guest Book. He said, "I don't know why he did it.". A "panicked" Bo Dukes woke him up the following morning, Ryan Duke testified. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Show Your Sympathy to the Family. so, I talk to him, tell him everything I know. Maria Woods Harber: She was an excellent teacher. Two months later, in February 2007, McCullough says he called three police departments in Georgia including Ocilla, where he left a voice message saying: John McCullough: "This is John McCullough. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Aiken SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare (www.letlovelive.org) or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). That's according to Lindsey Forshee, administrator for the Tift Judicial Circuit. ", Duke's attorney's argued that he had been a "model prisoner" for five years while "waiting patiently for his day in court.". AIKEN, SC - Kenneth Michael Dukes, 66, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. Miriam Sealy, Tara Grinstead's school friend and childhood neighbor, fought back tears as she read a statement in front of the court. A man named Ryan Duke was accused of the crime. I don't remember everything clearly. "I was stealing from her purse and she snuck up on me. Ryan was born April 23, 1981. AIKEN, SC - KENNETH MICHAEL DUKES, 66, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. Ryan William Drakes Obituary. The defense argued that Ryan's former best friend, Bo Dukes, was the man responsible for Grinstead's death throughout the trial. Shaheen Tokhi and David Dow are the associate producers. However, the family eventually hired a private investigator. Worried, he went to her house Sunday night and left the card after Tara didn't answer the doorbell. BO DUKES: As far as I know, he didn't know her. He pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial. Born on January 20, 1989 in Easton, Bryan is the son of Kathy Elburn Dukes . A DNA sample from Ryan Duke was a perfect match. Browning had been the last . The jury saw pictures from Fitzgerald Farms, where agents searched for Grinstead's remains in 2017. Duke said he was on drugs at the time he broke into Grinstead's Ocilla home and doesnt remember how exactly he killed her. Praying for your family have strength. Peter Van Sant: This is the murder of Tara Grinstead and there seemed to be little interest, is that right? Prosecutors called friends and acquaintances of the Georgia teacher and beauty queen. But McCullough wasn't the only witness who gave details about Tara's death. 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. And that's where she wanted to stay and where she wanted to be. Anita Gattis said her sister's disappearance threw her family into "an out-of-control spiral" that they've never escaped. Jannis Paulk: There were people who believed she ran away. Brooke Sheridan [emotional]: I kept thinking about her family and I couldn't sleep at night. AIKEN, SC - MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018. Several agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also took the stand. This event is not sponsored by, or affiliated with, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the California Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other congressionally chartered or recognized organization of honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any of their auxiliaries. Mike Dukes. And why the f- would you do it here on my family's pecan orchard? Marcus Harper: It was like a calling. He was a family friend married, with kids who would later testify that he and Tara were having an affair. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Bo told her they moved Tara's body to a pit, where it took two days to burn, destroying all evidence. John McCullough says he is still haunted by painful memories of being ignored by investigators. Ways to honor John Dukes's life and legacy. He lived most his life in Aiken and worked as a procedures writer at the Savannah River . A native of Concord, NC, Vicki was a daughter of the late David Leon and Mam . John McCullough: Yeah, Tara Grinstead, and said, you know, "missing.". His fellow soldier? Ryan admitted he was asked by Bo to help dispose of Tara's body in the orchard and moved her to the burn pile. Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment. 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. Create an obituary. Peter Van Sant: What emotional impact does this have for you when you see this house? Ryan testified he had never even gone to Tara's house, and the glove was only discovered there on Monday by Tara's neighbors over a day after she went missing. "Its been a 17-year nightmare for them," Irwin County District Attorney Bryce Johnson said. Looking at Ryans life, there isnt much of criminal history. 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. Bo began with what he says Ryan told him the day after Tara disappeared. It just wasn't what I wanted. He later not only confided his secret to Bo but also asked for help to burn the body. Greg Kaplan, Phillip J. Tangel and Marcus Balsam are the editors. Ryan then allegedly went back to her house to move her remains to the orchard using Bos truck. Marcus Harper: Somebody pulled me to the side, and they were like, "Listen, you know, there's been some things said bringin' up your military past, bringin' up how you're Trained to kill" . Back in 2008 Van Sant spoke with Special Agent Gary Rothwell. So, it's kind of crappy right now. As Jannis recalls, early on, suspicion focused on the men in Tara's life. "There was a profile that matched a toothbrush of Tara Grinstead and there was an unknown male profile," Hinkle said. Duke also admitted to taking her purse and keys and leaving a glove at the residence. But questions remained about discrepancies between Ryan's version of events and Bo's. A devoted husband and grandfather, Duane was born on May 1, 1950, in South Gate, California, the son of Edwin and Florann (Boisseau) Dukes. GBI AGENT: So, you immediately see this and you're like "what in the hell did you do? We are not authorized to file an initial application for Veterans' Aid and Attendance benefits on your behalf, or to represent you before the Board of Veterans' Appeals within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in any proceeding on any matter, including an application for that benefits. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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. My deepest condolences to my church family, may God give you all the strength and peace during your time of sorrow. "We think the jury got it right, and we are very, very happy with the result," Defense Attorney Ashley Merchant said. Brooke Sheridan: I had to tell some I had to tell. Maria Woods Harber: She was such a good person She just didn't deserve it. Sympathy Ideas. Send a Card. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. 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. Please contact your local Neptune Society office for cremation prices, and to learn more about our cremation service. Ryan Duke Trial Day 7 Recap. Jannis Paulk [emotional]: It just brings up a lot. Share. 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. Ryan was born April 23, 1981. Brooke Sheridan: He has a beautiful mind. Grinstead, an Irwin County High School teacher, went missing in October 2005. Updated on: May 24, 2022 / 10:33 AM Connie Grinstead argued that the family pleaded and begged for any news about Tara for years and that Duke's "silence was deafening.". On Monday, the state rested its case, but not before calling GBI agents and a forensic specialist to the stand. Yet hes still facing outstanding concealment charges in a neighboring Georgia county where Taras body had been burned. Ryan Duke was sentenced to 10 years in prison for concealing the death of Tara Grinstead. I built a message board because I thought that there was a good chance that whoever knew what had happened to her would potentially come and say something. . 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. Maria Woods Harber grew up with Tara. Superior Courts, Cordele Judicial Circuit. On Friday, two key witnesses took the stand: the forensic biologist who tested the glove found at Tara Grinstead's home and the forensic anthropologist brought in who helped find Grinstead's buried remains. A search of Grinsteads home revealed some oddities: her cellphone was still connected to a charger by the nightstand, her keys and purse were missing and her bedside clock was on the floor and was six hours off. "He actually made the motion in the interview and put his hands up like this mimicking how he held her body," GBI Agent Jason Shoudel said. Ryan Duke came into the picture of the Tara Grinstead case when he was charged with her murder in 2017, twelve years after her sudden disappearance. As for his alibi, Ryan claimed that he had been at his mobile home in Fitzgerald the entire night. He called the state's top law enforcement agency heading the investigation, the GBI. Could he betray his friend? Tara Grinstead didnt show up for work on October 24, 2005. RYAN DUKE: He starts laughing at me. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael. Prosecutors said Duke took law enforcement to the pecan orchard where he confessed to burning and dumping Grinstead's body. I ran. Maria Woods Harber: My best friend, Tara Grinstead, was a beautiful person on the inside and the outside. Ryan Dukes said he started to see Bo Dukes more often after he was discharged from the Army for being AWOL. Ryan Duke's murder trial was scheduled to start Oct 4 in Irwin County, Georgia, but lawyers in the case met with Judge Bill Reinhardt Wednesday and agreed to delay the case due to rising COVID-19 numbers. Call Call. Pallbearers will be Ryan Dukes, Jeffery Dukes, Evan Darr, Zac Buckner, Chris McGee, Chad Polatty and James Whittle. Make a life-giving gesture. An Irwin County Probate judge declared Grinstead dead in absentia in December 2010. The talented signer was named Miss Tifton and competed in the Miss Georgia beauty pageant. Grief Support. John McCullough: I'm glad somebody's finally listening. He is preceded in death by his. Zion Baptist Church, 1012 Adams St. View the obituary at www.BEBrownCo.com. GARLAN LOTT: I assumed it was handled by law enforcement, yes. So, he went to trial hoping jurors might show mercy for a man who had already confessed to his role in the crime. Duke is to be sentenced Monday. After a few drinks, McCullough says Bo began talking about Tara. Following his wishes, there will be no. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and received his bachelors degree from USC Aiken. McCullough wasn't ready for what Bo would say next. Peter Van Sant: How many times did you call the GBI over what period of time and you still didn't get any . Rothwell said the GBI never followed up after their names appeared in an investigative summary. Two years later, in March 2019, he was the first to go on trial. We had search efforts like nothing you've ever seen. As their relationship evolved, Brooke sensed that something seemed to be eating away at Bo. And even when she no longer competed, Tara helped other women, like Dana, break into that world. It was in 2017 when Bo Dukes came out about his involvement in the case and even pointed the finger at Ryan. ", GBI AGENT to BO DUKES: I'm gonna just kinda leave it open the floor to you, and just tell me about you knowing about Tara . Bo was sentenced to 25 years in prison. DEFENSE [closing arguments]: Bo Dukes should be on trial for the murder of Tara Grinstead, not Ryan. He graduated from Aiken High School in 1968 and was a . . Bo got in big trouble while in the Army. Jannis Paulk: FindTara.com. Both men are awaiting trial in a neighboring county on charges related to burning Tara's body. The funeral will follow at 11 oclock in the chapel with The Rev. It was somethin' I felt like, you know, I had to do. John McCullough: He was like, "yeah, do you remember that bulletin that you had asked me about with that girl on it?" Forward to Family & Friends; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. There were billboards. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. GARLAN LOTT: The statement that I recall was, 'We killed and burned her body.". To plant trees in memory, please visit the. The defense was up first and focused on the inconsistencies in the state's presentation. Peter Van Sant and Mary Woods Harber in front of Tara Grinstead's Ocilla home. You need to own what you've done and confess," Sheridan told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant in 2017. Jannis, who ran a local web design company, became an expert on the case keeping a close watch since Tara was reported missing. But after he broke down to Brooke, she told Bo it was time to tell the truth. Brooke Sheridan: I said, "You have to talk to me. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and received his bachelor's degree from USC Aiken. The defense had previously asked the judge to dismiss the case, an action that was quickly declined. SMITHLAND -- D.V. They've lived so many years without being punished. It was very hard to grasp. "Any reason to continue this?" And it wasn't the only one overlooked. The defense argued the prosecution has no evidence tying Duke to the house that night and Duke's confession was made under the influence of medication. Jannis Paulk: Ocilla is a big family. Grinstead's best friend, sister, and step mother took to the stand to describe the pain they have felt since her 2005 disappearance. At one. Maybe because I'm a nobody. Maria Woods Harber: She's been an inspiration. Police found her car seat in position for someone taller, and police said they found an envelope with $100 in cash on the dashboard. Ryan Duke, now clean-shaven and looking very different from his 2017 arrest, took the stand. 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. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. But no one in Ocilla knew what had happened when Tara seemingly vanished after leaving that barbecue on Saturday night, October 22. He's the uncle of Bo Dukes. "I have talked to other agents and reviewed the documents and come to a recollection of what happened, and that is not an excuse for what happened.". I told him, you know, leave me alone . Ryan Duke said he didn't know what he was talking about or believe him at first. In total, there were more than 40 witnesses and 300 pieces of evidence presented in the case. Maria Woods Harber: This is where Tara Grinstead lived in 2005. Down to about 20 fragments of bone. Jannis Paulk: We shared that tip with the local sheriff's department. Ryan Duke said he thought Bo Dukes was playing a joke on him, until he saw her corpse. Published by Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2023. John McCullough: And it had this very, you know, attractive woman on it. But back then, Bo denied everything. She snuck up on me and I hit her. Duke said he left the home in a panic but came back to remove the body. He was the owner operator of Dukes Tax Service and Taxxman Payroll Solutions. 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. Gary Rothwell [2008]: It is one of the most extensive investigations undertaken by the GBI. The door was locked. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent testified at apretrial hearing that Duke "spontaneously and unsolicited" confessedto killing Grinstead after breaking into her home to steal money for drugs. Ryan worked at a plastics manufacturing plant, while Bo would occasionally work at his family's pecan farm. Ryan Duke testified he went to help Bo Dukes load wood into his truck and move Grinstead's body. Then, more than 11 years after Tara disappeared, Brooke Sheridan came out of nowhere with her account about not only Bo Dukes but his friend Ryan Duke. Ryan Duke is standing trial for Grinsteads murder. Since then, Duke's trial has been moved back several times. Rothwell took the blame for the GBI assuming local law enforcement determined information indicating Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes as persons of interest were "unfounded." John McCullough: I mean, nobody ever called me back, ever, even whenever I reached out to the GBI, which is the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Published by Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2023. "(Bo Dukes) reaches down, he grabs her arm and flips her over," Ryan Duke said. He then allegedly struck her with his fist and ran away. CONNIE GRINSTEAD [Reading family impact statement]: His confession in 2017 seemed genuine and sincere, and he looked remorseful. Ray Dukes passed away on January 15, 2022 at the age of 37 in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Investigators say Ryan confessed to killing Grinstead. . Send a gift to a service or familys home. Friday, a jury found Ryan Duke not guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and burglary connected to the death of Georgia beauty queen and teacher Tara Grinstead. Ryan said he was afraid Bo would hurt him or his family. While it might have not been explosive "smoking gun" testimony, it did paint a picture of the scene police officers were met with during a welfare check at the high school teachers home 17 years ago when she failed to show up to work on a particular Monday in October 2005. Dana Wilder: Ocilla was Tara's life. "Ryan Duke, the man in that chair, confessed to the murder of Tara Grinstead," prosecutor Brad Rigby said. last opportunity to present witnesses as a rebuttal. Ashley Hinkle, a forensic biologist with the State Crime Lab testified she swabbed the glove in June 2015. Our prayer and sympathy are with the Dukes family ,may you find peace through pray, doing your time of grief. OBITUARY Ryan William Drakes April 23, 1981 - August 4, 2021. According to Bo Dukes, the two men took Bo's pickup truck and drove out of town onto a highway and pulled off onto a dirt road leading to the pecan orchard that's owned by Bo Dukes' family. 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