Police searching for “person of interest” after Five found dead In Georgia Home, On January 31st around 10:04 PM, deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the residence in regards to a well check on the occupants of the house due to not being able to make any contact with them. Once the deputies arrived, forced entry was made into the home. A search of the residence by Investigators and GBI Agents revealed five deceased victims (1 male and 4 females) of an apparent homicide.
The victims have been identified as 69-year-old William Burtron, 68-year-old Sheila Burtron, 33-year-old Christie Lee, 16-year-old Bailey Burtron and 18-year-old Iiaonna Green.
Suspect, Thomas Jesse Lee, DOB 3/19/88, is described as a white male, blue eyes, about 6’3, 190 pounds. Lee is possibly driving an Olive Green Mazda Tribute unknown GA tag.
This case is still under investigation and anyone with any information about this case is asked to call the Troup County Sheriff’s Office at 706-883-1616 or Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.
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