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Unsolved Murder: 26 Years Later, Plea for Answers
27 Jul
Summary
- Patricia Hanlon was brutally murdered in her apartment over 26 years ago.
- Investigators are asking for public assistance in the unsolved homicide.
- Information is sought to bring closure to the victim's family.
Authorities are appealing to the public for information regarding an unsolved murder that occurred over 26 years ago. Patricia Ann Hanlon, 53, was found deceased in her apartment at 130 N. Erwin St. in Cartersville. Investigators believe she had been dead for several days, with the murder taking place between July 21 and July 27, 2000.
The scene indicated a violent homicide, and the Cartersville Police Department, in conjunction with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is renewing efforts to find those responsible. Police Chief Kevin Cloninger urged anyone with knowledge of the events to come forward, stressing that even minor details could lead to a breakthrough in the investigation.
Hanlon was employed at Lacey Mills and remembered as a dedicated worker. Her tragic death deeply affected her family and friends. Law enforcement agencies are providing multiple avenues for tips, including phone numbers for the Cartersville Police Department and the GBI Regional Investigative Office, as well as online portals and a mobile app, all encouraging anonymous submissions.
