Tara's car was parked in the driveway. Bones that were so degraded, no official cause of death could be determined. Went to Elementary to high School with John sending Condolences to the Family in my Prayers. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 17th from 4 - 8 p.m. at B.E. He had an alibi, but the whispers continued. Obituary. Lawyers and the judge also met today in whats called a charging conference where they finalized the official charges that the jury will be presented. He then allegedly struck her with his fist and ran away. But when questioned about her disappearance, he had an alibi and was never charged. The state went through photos and evidence, including a glove found at the home with the DNA of Grinstead and a man. Several agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also took the stand. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. His former roommate and close friend was Ryan Duke. The defense argued that Ryan's former best friend, Bo Dukes, was the man responsible for Grinstead's death throughout the trial. 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. Shaheen Tokhi and David Dow are the associate producers. The two then went to a party. "Ryan did not kill Ms. Grinstead. And that's where she wanted to stay and where she wanted to be. Ray Dukes passed away on January 15, 2022 at the age of 37 in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. The defense said Ryan was under the influence of painkillers at the time, and only took the blame because he was afraid of Bo. He was a . He went looking for her the night she disappeared and sparked the search for the woman when he alerted authorities the next day. But when he took the witness stand during his trial, he insisted he was innocent. She was radiant. I don't understand that, just a disregard of human life. Mike Dukes. "I cant lie. 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. I didn't mean to.". 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. 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. Maria Woods Harber: My best friend, Tara Grinstead, was a beautiful person on the inside and the outside. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He said, "My roommate killed her.". He recognized her from Irwin County High School, where he was a student, and she was teaching at the time. He was a graduate of A Maria Woods Harber: Yeah, she did. A DNA sample from Ryan Duke was a perfect match. Superior Court Judge Bill Reinhardt said. As for his alibi, Ryan claimed that he had been at his mobile home in Fitzgerald the entire night. Born in Columbia, SC, Mike was a son of Vera Ballentine Dukes and the late Ernest Kenneth Dukes. Ryan was born April 23, 1981. Maria Woods Harber: She would never do that. Ryan steeled himself before the verdict was read. After college, Tara got a job at Ocilla's Irwin County high school, teaching 11th grade history. 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. Grinstead's best friend, sister, and step mother took to the stand to describe the pain they have felt since her 2005 disappearance. We pray that people will remember that the defendant was not the victim. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Browse Atlanta Journal-Constitution obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. With no hard evidence, authorities couldn't make an arrest. Ryan Duke said he first started "hanging out" with Bo Dukes during his senior year of high school. But after he broke down to Brooke, she told Bo it was time to tell the truth. It was now time at the trial for Bo's one-time Army buddy, John McCullough, to finally tell his story of Bo's confession. 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). Tara's cell phone was charging inside the house. he's very shut shut off emotions, feelings he doesn't talk about. TROY - Penny A. Ryan, 64 . Cindy Susan Dukes Darr June 10, 1959 - October 9, 2011. 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. For twelve years, the cops and private investigators tried to uncover the truth and bring the case to its deserved conclusion, but nothing came of it. But police noted that her purse and keys were missing. Create an obituary. I don't like to come very often she loved this place. Looking at Ryans life, there isnt much of criminal history. "Any reason to continue this?" Investigators say Ryan confessed to killing Grinstead. Bo began with what he says Ryan told him the day after Tara disappeared. The last witness in the case was GBI Agent Mitchell Posey, who was brought in to prove Duke wasnt lying in his 2017 recorded confession, "The question was How did you identify Tara? The answer was The pictures on the wall," Posey said, "Ryan is the one talking about the G&G in front of it. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. She had a lot of life ahead of her. Now the man accused of murdering Tara Ryan Duke would go on trial for murder almost 17 years after she went missing. 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. I mean, she had the biggest smile. Ryan Duke said he decided to take the blame for Tara Grinstead's death in 2017 because he didn't think Bo Dukes would tell the truth. He was a classic muscle car enthusiast with a passion for Chevy Impalas. ", Brooke Sheridan: He says, "I just want her family to know. Brooke Sheridan: Ryan looked at Bo and said, "It's your truck. There was a 34-hour gap between when someone last saw her and when officers performed that welfare check on Monday morning. Bo Dukes stayed in a bedroom in a trailer they rented in Fitzgerald, Ryan Duke testified. On the glove they not only identified Tara's DNA, but that of an unknown male. Roland & Karol Kay Hoffman. Maria Woods Harber: I've had to come to a conclusion that I'm just gonna have to live the rest of my life not knowing. For around 6 years, Tara Grinstead dated Marcus Harper, a former Ocilla cop who joined the Army Rangers. Marcus Harper: She obviously wanted to get married. AIKEN, SC - MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018. McCullough, now a manager at a water company in Texas, had met Bo Dukes at Army boot camp in 2006. JOHN MCCULLOUGH: The exact location, he didn't tell me, but had made the comment of, you know, we took her to the middle of the pecan orchard and burned her body. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18th from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour at Mt. Jannis Paulk, who knows the family, paints a different picture of Bo. Duke was convicted on the charge of Concealing a Death and was sentenced to the maximum punishment of . In closing, as Tara's family looked on, the prosecution held to their argument that Ryan had told the truth back in 2017. The morning started with testimony from Bill Barrs with the Ocilla Police Department, who was tasked with checking Grinsteads home. Ryan Duke said he wouldn't have recognized who it was if Bo Dukes hadn't told him. And he said he threw his arms up just like this [shrugs her shoulders], "What are you gonna do?". When the court denied this request, they took it to the Georgia Supreme Court, which said that they did not have jurisdiction over it, and the matter was sent back to Judge Reinhardt, who had originally presided over the case. I just got off the phone with another department that had didn't do sh.". PROSECUTION: The man in THAT chair, confessed to the murder of Tara Grinstead. GBI agent Gary Rothwell said GBI agents' reports included the names Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes in 2005. Brooke Sheridan: Ryan Woke him up and said, "I killed Tara Grinstead.". Brooke Sheridan: I had never connected with somebody and had fun with somebody like I have with him. Duke is to be sentenced Monday. Maria Woods Harber: She was absolutely elegant onstage. Brooke says she was studying in Savannah to become a pharmacist when, in 2015, she came face-to-face with her online date. That's according to Lindsey Forshee, administrator for the Tift Judicial Circuit. Brooke says she kept encouraging Bo to open up to talk about this dark subject that was destroying him. Ryan Duke is standing trial for Grinsteads murder. Somebody has abducted her and holding her somewhere hostage. Dukes invited McCullough to Ocilla to spend Christmas with his family. They argued Duke was not responsible for her death but solely helped Bo Dukes dispose of the body, alleging that Bo Dukes was the mastermind behind the crime. Investigators said Grinsteads car was in the driveway when police arrived at the home. Speaking in court before Ryan Dukes' sentencing, Anita Gattis said her sister's disappearance threw her family into ''an out-of-control spiral'' that they've never escaped. And I was like, "yeah." Visit our Support Center. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and received his bachelor's degree from USC Aiken. NEW ELLENTON, SC -- CYNTHIA SUSAN DUKES DARR, 52, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her residence. But no one in Ocilla knew what had happened when Tara seemingly vanished after leaving that barbecue on Saturday night, October 22. The defense was up first and focused on the inconsistencies in the state's presentation. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Cind Brooke Sheridan: He has a beautiful mind. 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. Find the obituary of Sandra Lee Dukes (1958 - 2021) from Clayton, DE. 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. One witness, Heath Dykes, testified to having a relationship with Grinstead while his was married. Bryan Samuel Dukes, 30, passed away on November 22, 2019 as a result of a work-related accident. The Associated Press contributed to this story. The door was locked. He testified that Bo Dukes told him he had killed Tara Grinstead but Ryan did not know how she died. He said Bo Dukes was "almost excited, cheerful," when they went to move Grinstead's body. John McCullough: I'm glad somebody's finally listening. Tara was. An Irwin County jury read not guilty verdicts on five o the six charges against Duke: malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and burglary. Sending my condolences to Mrs. Wendy and her sons. Miriam Sealy, Tara Grinstead's school friend and childhood neighbor, fought back tears as she read a statement in front of the court. You have funeral questions, we have answers. May the holy spirit comfort you in this time of bereavement. 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. John McCullough: I would say from the year of 2007 until 2016 I would probably say I reached out nine or 10 times to the GBI. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating. In total, there were more than 40 witnesses and 300 pieces of evidence presented in the case. Marcus Harper: I was swabbed for DNA. Ryan William Drakes Obituary. "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 asked them what they thought happened to Tara, and they said they killed her and burned her," Latt said. And it wasn't the only one overlooked. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael Dukes and Vicki Heilig Dukes. I don't remember everything clearly. Ryan Duke had told investigators in 2017 he killed Tara Grinstead and helped burn her body. that's where she set her roots. Superior Courts, Cordele Judicial Circuit. No. As Jannis recalls, early on, suspicion focused on the men in Tara's life. Another video shown portrayed Duke leading investigators to the pecan orchard he claims he took the lifeless body. GBI Agent Jason Shoudel was on the stand to testify. Born in Columbia, SC, Mike was a son of Vera Ballentine Dukes and the late Ernest Kenneth Dukes. They think the community can heal, pointing the finger at Bo Dukes for the murder. My deepest condolences to my church family, may God give you all the strength and peace during your time of sorrow. The state and defense attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments earlier in the day. The defense questioned him about increasing drug use and alcohol consumption leading up to the time Grinstead went missing. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.nationalcremation.com/location/irving- for the Drakes family. Lets find out. And Bo spent more than two years in federal prison. Bo Dukes comes from a prominent family that owned a huge pecan orchard in the Ocilla area. 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. Peter Van Sant: This is the murder of Tara Grinstead and there seemed to be little interest, is that right? Defense appeals delayed Ryan Dukes trial since the original 2019 start date. ". 28, 1957 - Feb. 10, 2023 Mr. John K. Dukes, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. He admitted to helping his friend burn the body until, "it looked like it was all ash.". John McCullough maintains he tried to get investigators a key tip in 2007 that could have cracked the case. The weight of what McCullough says Bo told him became unbearable. SHELLHOUSE RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC. 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. Prosecutors do not expect to file murder charges against Bo Dukes. Ryan Duke was sentenced to 10 years in prison for concealing the death of Tara Grinstead. However, his lawyers, who are working pro-bono, claimed that even in that situation, he should get his due of the funds to ensure a fair trial. There was no other option. 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. The judge dismissed one of the jurors he says was sleeping throughout the trial. Neptune Society is the largest provider of affordable cremation services in the nation. Call Call. All rights reserved. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Neighbors knocked on her door but got no response. Eventually, a breakthrough tip came around, and two men were arrested in relation to the Tara case. Brooke Sheridan [emotional]: I kept thinking about her family and I couldn't sleep at night. 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? In 2012 he was charged and convicted of stealing more than $150,000 worth of military supplies. They burned her body. Bo was facing a maximum 25-year sentence. As such, in the State of Oregon Preneed Crematory Sales and Services are conducted under the trade name Neptune Cremation Service. Police never called him a suspect, but Marcus was more closely investigated than anyone in the disappearance of his former girlfriend, Tara Grinstead. 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. she was seeing other people. The 2005 disappearance of Tara Grinstead beloved teacher and local beauty queen mystified the people of Ocilla, Georgia, like Jannis Paulk, who lived just around the corner from Tara. Yet hes still facing outstanding concealment charges in a neighboring Georgia county where Taras body had been burned. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Maybe because I'm a nobody. the judge said. 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. Age. He wasn't sure who said what. And that was corroborated. Brooke Sheridan says she encouraged Bo Dukes to tell his story to investigators. 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. Peter Van Sant: What emotional impact does this have for you when you see this house? Our prayer and sympathy are with the Dukes family ,may you find peace through pray, doing your time of grief. A devoted husband and grandfather, Duane was born on May 1, 1950, in South Gate, California, the son of Edwin and Florann (Boisseau) Dukes. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael. 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. Ryan Dukes Aiken, - MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018.A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ryan was a son of the late Kenneth Michael Dukes and Vicki Heilig Dukes. 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. Maria Woods Harber: Tara really did want to get back with Marcus. Oregan Residents: Please note that in the State of Oregon, Funeral Board Rule 830-040-0000(3) requires our trade name include the identification of our funeral activity or function. One of those always showing off and talking big and running his mouth. Not a one. Ryan Duke testified he saw Tara. Another former student, Bo Dukes, is now serving a 25-year prison sentence for lying to the GBI and helping Duke bury her body. On Sunday, Tara's mom called her several times, but Tara didn't answer. I'm so sick of this stealing from her purse. Dana Wilder: She just took me underneath her wing She taught me the ins and outs of interviews, hair and makeup, wardrobe. The jury heard the confession Duke made in 2017. was dedicated to making her students feel wonderful. Ryan Duke testified he "passed out" after a night of drinking before Tara Grinstead allegedly died. Peter Van Sant: Why would Ryan Duke have murdered Tara Grinstead? Universal. Ryan Duke said Bo Dukes had a wallet with Grinstead's driver's license. Jurors also heard from a latent fingerprint examiner who came in 2017 to try to identify and confirm the prints found on a glove in Grinstead's yard. Leave a memory or share a photo below to show your support. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Maria Woods Harber: This is where Tara Grinstead lived in 2005. Ryan Duke took the stand Tuesday and immediately denied murdering Grinstead, claiming he didn't know how she died. Peter Van Sant: So, two Southern boys meet in Oklahoma in the Army. First published on January 2, 2021 / 11:05 PM. The funeral will follow at 11 oclock in the chapel with The Rev. John McCullough: If there wasn't multiple police officers that were inside the courtroom on the day that I testified on the stand, I probably would have ripped him apart with my hands. "Two men who had no regard for a beautiful, loving person took her life. 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. Jannis Paulk even created a website to help authorities collect information. "What happened in this orchard was senseless" says Woods Harber of her best friend. A "panicked" Bo Dukes woke him up the following morning, Ryan Duke testified. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. BO DUKES [GBI interview]: We drove back into the back, and he showed me where her body was. "Approximately 20 bone fragments that could be considered human bones.". By her front door, they found a business card from a police officer in a nearby town. The two men drove about 200 yards up the road to where Tara Grinstead's body had been placed. Make a Memorial Donation . State and defense teams made their pitches to jurors and began examining witnesses. While Reinhardt acknowledged that Duke seemed remorseful on the stand, he pointed out Dukes' decision to not tell anyone had an impact on Grinstead's family and friends. Thanks to the loyal support of generations of families, we've now grown to 45 locations nationwide with continued expansion in the future. 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. Wide open space so the woods wouldnt catch on fire," Duke said while trying to find the location. And I was like, "Yeah." Ryan Duke Trial Day 7 Recap. Tara Faye Grinstead was the youngest child of Bill and Faye Grinstead, born in 1974. Your family's land." Peter Van Sant: The kind of guy you want to share a foxhole with, right? Texas FD #3523, #5075, #3185, #3349, #3705 This DNA test was taken two years before defendant Ryan Dukes recorded confession. LAWYER: It sounds like you're saying you assumed it was handled properly? Another video shown shows Duke leading investigators to where he says he dumped and burned her body. Find an Obituary. DEFENSE: We know the State hasn't brought a single witness to tell you it was on the ground before Monday morning. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. At the time, Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes were 21 years old. But back then, Bo denied everything. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. "(Bo Dukes) reaches down, he grabs her arm and flips her over," Ryan Duke said. Bo Dukes shares details of what happened to Tara Grinstead with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Maria Woods Harber: She was an excellent teacher. 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. Grinstead, an Irwin County High School teacher, went missing in October 2005. This is your truck, and this is your family's land," basically that was interpreted by Bo as a threat that we're partners now in this? Ryan Duke said he was afraid of Bo Dukes, who repeatedly told him not to talk about Tara Grinstead. The state's line of questioning tried to show the jury that Ryan Duke is capable of lying. The GBI was overwhelmed with tips at the time and this one slipped through the cracks. In his own recorded words, Duke walked GBI investigators through how he killed, burned and buried Tara Grinstead. Jurors heard the forensic analysis on that piece of evidence. Forward to Family & Friends; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. I am so sorry. He returned to the trailer, according to testimony, where Bo Dukes said he'd show him where Tara Grinstead's body was. AIKEN, SC - KENNETH MICHAEL DUKES, 66, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Defense attorneys began to call witnesses of their own Monday when the state prosecutors rested their case after over a week of arguments. No regard for a beautiful mind 's mom called her several times, that. 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