Post by Scumhunter on Mar 5, 2016 8:34:33 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: islandpacket.com (Beaufort Gazette)
From Beaufort County Sheriff's Office website:
"On 02-04-1977, James Homer Aldridge (39-years-old) was discovered deceased in his vehicle off of Highway 170 in Bluffton. Initially it was believed he died of injuries sustained in a single car accident since his pick-up truck crashed into a tree off of the roadway but further examination revealed he had been shot prior to striking the tree.
During the ensuing investigation, it was learned Aldridge traveled frequently to Jacksonville, Florida from Beaufort for work and may have picked up hitchhikers in his travels. It was established the fatal gunshot wounds originated from the passenger side of the pick-up truck.
No suspects have been identified."
www.bcso.net/Cold%20Cases/Aldridge.php
More information available at the following link: www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article33632340.html
Thoughts? According to the Beaufort Gazette website article, Aldridge's daughter reached out to Unsolved Mysteries and America's Most Wanted for help, but due to lack of leads, was never able to get very far. I certainly understand why either show was hesitant to air, this was likely a crime done by a hitchhiker, which means it's very hard to solve because of the sheer randomness and vagabond ways of hitchhikers, but I certainly understand the daughter's frustrations also. Let's hope somehow someway this case can one day be solved.
Admin Note #1: According to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office website, anyone with information on this case can call Midlands (South Carolina) Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) or text the word TIPSC with a message to CRIMES (274637).
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