Peter Van Sant: And by Ryan saying to him, "Hey, buddy. The couple broke things off but stayed in touch. And I think she was just trying to move on in a small town of Ocilla, everyone knew their situation. "It's like he wasn't there," Ryan Duke said when asked about Bo Dukes' demeanor while the body burned. He lived most his life in Aiken and worked as a procedures writer at the Savannah River . For those who loved Tara Grinstead, Bo Dukes' 25-year sentence for covering up her death was only partial justice. Investigators said Grinsteads car was in the driveway when police arrived at the home. Maria Woods Harber: Yeah, she did. Jannis, who ran a local web design company, became an expert on the case keeping a close watch since Tara was reported missing. Ryan Duke said he was afraid of Bo Dukes, who repeatedly told him not to talk about Tara Grinstead. 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. The two who were friends had similar sounding names but weren't related. Dukes attorneys have said he made a false confession under the influence of drugs. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sending my condolences to Mrs. Wendy and her sons. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. 2023 FOX Television Stations, jury found Ryan Duke not guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and burglary, state and defense attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments. It was a year after Tara's disappearance. The weight of what McCullough says Bo told him became unbearable. Make a Memorial Donation . I told him, you know, leave me alone . He was a graduate of Aiken High School and received his bachelors degree from USC Aiken. 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. Q: Did you see Miss Grinstead's body after she died? Tara didn't bring home the Miss Georgia crown, but just competing was a huge achievement says Dana Wilder, who grew up in Ocilla. I was a drug addict I'd been drinking. I just got off the phone with another department that had didn't do sh.". An Irwin County jury read not guilty verdicts on five o the six charges against Duke: malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and burglary. In 2012 he was charged and convicted of stealing more than $150,000 worth of military supplies. Find the obituary of Sandra Lee Dukes (1958 - 2021) from Clayton, DE. That tip went nowhere. Our prayer and sympathy are with the Dukes family ,may you find peace through pray, doing your time of grief. I didn't know who he was. The funeral will follow at 11 oclock in the chapel with The Rev. A devoted husband and grandfather, Duane was born on May 1, 1950, in South Gate, California, the son of Edwin and Florann (Boisseau) Dukes. So, it's kind of crappy right now. I was high. After the defense rested their case, the state got the last opportunity to present witnesses as a rebuttal. They think the community can heal, pointing the finger at Bo Dukes for the murder. And she was very distraught. . John McCullough maintains he tried to get investigators a key tip in 2007 that could have cracked the case. After a few drinks, McCullough says Bo began talking about Tara. As such, in the State of Oregon Preneed Crematory Sales and Services are conducted under the trade name Neptune Cremation Service. Connie Grinstead argued that the family pleaded and begged for any news about Tara for years and that Duke's "silence was deafening.". Dana Wilder: Ocilla was Tara's life. Another main focus on Tuesday was the glove found just outside Grinsteads home. / CBS News, [This story previously aired on September 4, 2021. Ryan Duke at his first court hearing after his arrest in February 2017, charged with Tara Grinstead's murder. Maria Woods Harber: My best friend, Tara Grinstead, was a beautiful person on the inside and the outside. April 26, 2018 Aiken, South Carolina Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Ryan's Passing. An Irwin County jury returned "Not Guilty" verdicts on five of the six charges Ryan Duke faced related to the disappearance and death of former Irwin County teacher Tara Grinstead, acquitting him of her 2005 murder on Friday, May 20, 2022. The GBI was overwhelmed with tips at the time and this one slipped through the cracks. Cindy Susan Dukes Darr June 10, 1959 - October 9, 2011. No. Defense attorneys began to call witnesses of their own Monday when the state prosecutors rested their case after over a week of arguments. Ryan Duke has been sentenced to spend the next five years in prison for his part in concealing the death of Georgia teacher and former beauty queen Tara Grinstead. Ryan Dukes. GARLAN LOTT: I assumed it was handled by law enforcement, yes. Nearly 12 years after Tara's disappearance, on February 23, 2017, Ryan Duke appeared in court, charged with Tara's murder. Two years later, in March 2019, Bo was the first to go on trial. that's where she set her roots. That was the last time Ryan Duke said he saw Tara Grinstead's body. Ways to honor John Dukes's life and legacy. Zion Baptist Church, 1012 Adams St. View the obituary at www.BEBrownCo.com. I ran. The morning started with testimony from Bill Barrs with the Ocilla Police Department, who was tasked with checking Grinsteads home. 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. Tuesday, the witness list focused on the investigators who have worked the case over the years. Gooding testified her team found finger, teeth and cranium bones in the area. In total, there were more than 40 witnesses and 300 pieces of evidence presented in the case. However, we had a glove, a latex glove that we couldn't explain. 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. 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. Bones that were so degraded, no official cause of death could be determined. He said, "I don't know why he did it.". I thought he was out of his mind. Investigators chased down dozens of leads across the country, but tips emerged that led right back to the high school where Tara was a teacher and perhaps someone who had sat in her classroom. Prosecutors called two witnesses before dismissing the jury a lunchtime to debate how much of the Duke's confession could be shown. Neighbors knocked on her door but got no response. The defense argued that Ryan's former best friend, Bo Dukes, was the man responsible for Grinstead's death throughout the trial. Of the six charges, Duke was found guilty of one count of concealing Grinstead's death. "He said he killed Tara," Ryan Duke said. Ryan Dukes Obituary Remember Ryan Dukes. He was a classic muscle car enthusiast with a passion for Chevy Impalas. Maria Woods Harber: Yes. The two men drove about 200 yards up the road to where Tara Grinstead's body had been placed. See the viral video from Bo Dukes' sentencing below: Georgia Supreme Court rules Ryan Duke can use state funds for defense in Grinstead case, Tara Grinstead case: Bo Dukes reports to prison for 25-year sentence, The trial was scheduled for October, but lawyers met this week and agreed to delay the case to spring 2022, Lent List: What is most often given up, and how you can find substitutes, Major water leak keeps Dublin City Hall closed, March kicks off by continuing the warm stretch, small rain chance. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. AIKEN, SC - Vicki Heilig Dukes, 65, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. There are reports of him being put under suicide watch a few times, yet nothing too serious came out of the incidents. 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. Your long suffering has been unimaginable. 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. Bo Dukes shares details of what happened to Tara Grinstead with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was the talk of Ocilla, Georgia, and none of it was good. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Stephen S. Dukes, 61, of York Haven died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill. Jannis Paulk: FindTara.com. "As hes doing that he started getting emotional and said, She was so small, referring to the size of her in his arms,". Jannis Paulk: Ocilla is a big family. The defense also called neighbors who provided testimony that supported a theory that Grinstead may have voluntarily left the home. The door was locked. Aiken, SC RYAN DUKES OBITUARY Ryan Dukes Aiken, - MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018. I didn't know who I was staring at. Peter Van Sant and Mary Woods Harber in front of Tara Grinstead's Ocilla home. But when he took the witness stand during his trial, he insisted he was innocent. Leave a memory or share a photo below to show your support. In an exchange, the state asked Duke if he would lie when the stakes were high. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Jurors heard the forensic analysis on that piece of evidence. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. She had a lot of life ahead of her. "There were some days that the heartache was so great we could barely even function," she said. He said they had talked about getting together that Sunday, but Tara never answered her phone. Brooke Sheridan says she encouraged Bo Dukes to tell his story to investigators. For around 6 years, Tara Grinstead dated Marcus Harper, a former Ocilla cop who joined the Army Rangers. One witness called to the stand was Garlan Latt, who they hoped would disprove Ryan Duke's testimony that he was not the killer and Bo Dukes was the mastermind. Weeks later she called the GBI to turn in the boyfriend she loved. Ryan Duke testified he went to help Bo Dukes load wood into his truck and move Grinstead's body. And what she had to say implicated a man whose name had repeatedly been given to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. They wanted the state to fund the expenses for people like private investigators and expert witnesses for Ryan. In 2005, the disappearance of beloved high-school teacher Tara Grinstead sent shockwaves through the town of Ocilla, Georgia. He said Bo Dukes admitted to killing her. Dukes invited McCullough to Ocilla to spend Christmas with his family. 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. It was in 2017 when Bo Dukes came out about his involvement in the case and even pointed the finger at Ryan. 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. Ryan Duke's attorneys believe their client's testimony was key in this case. It was updated on August 20, 2022.]. Pallbearers will be Ryan Dukes, Jeffery Dukes, Evan Darr, Zac Buckner, Chris McGee, Chad Polatty and James Whittle. Dana Wilder: As little girls, we looked up to her she was famous. I didn't mean to.". Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Ryan Dukes on this permanent online memorial. Ohio Residents: Neptune Society is affiliated with Okerwall Funeral Home. I don't understand that, just a disregard of human life. Looking at Ryans life, there isnt much of criminal history. Gary Rothwell [2008]: It is one of the most extensive investigations undertaken by the GBI. Ryan Duke took the stand Tuesday and immediately denied murdering Grinstead, claiming he didn't know how she died. One of those always showing off and talking big and running his mouth. Celebrate the life of Ryan Drakes, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information. Bo Dukes apologies to Tara Grinstead's family at his sentencing. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. John McCullough: Yeah, Tara Grinstead, and said, you know, "missing.". GBI agents have also said DNA matching both Duke and Grinstead was found on a latex glove discovered in her yard. Another video shown shows Duke leading investigators to where he says he dumped and burned her body. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. There was no other option. Please contact your local Neptune Society office for cremation prices, and to learn more about our cremation service. Maria Woods Harber: This is where Tara Grinstead lived in 2005. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. The jury heard the confession Duke made in 2017. New Jersey Residents: N.J. Lic. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Peter Van Sant: So, two Southern boys meet in Oklahoma in the Army. Sign the Guest Book. Duke said he was on drugs at the time he broke into Grinstead's Ocilla home and doesnt remember how exactly he killed her. My deepest condolences to my church family, may God give you all the strength and peace during your time of sorrow. Tara Grinstead didnt show up for work on October 24, 2005. Wide open space so the woods wouldnt catch on fire," Duke said while trying to find the location. He testified he could tell the body was a woman's, wearing a t-shirt and some type of jogging pants. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Then, in 2017, a woman came forward with a remarkable story about her boyfriend but could it be trusted? GBI agent Gary Rothwell said GBI agents' reports included the names Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes in 2005. 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. RYAN DUKE [GBI interview played at trial]: I can't lie. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Brooke Sheridan [emotional]: I kept thinking about her family and I couldn't sleep at night. Maria Woods Harber: So, when I came back out of the house, I saw right out from the front door, there was a latex glove. 83 Peacefully passed away on February 23, 2023. Bryan Samuel Dukes, 30, passed away on November 22, 2019 as a result of a work-related accident. Bo says Ryan then repeated that a couple of days later. It was somethin' I felt like, you know, I had to do. He lit her on fire. Maria Woods Harber: She was an excellent teacher. The defense said Bo Dukes' attorney indicated his client would invoke the 5th Amendment if called to testify. The state's line of questioning tried to show the jury that Ryan Duke is capable of lying. She and her older sister Anita grew up in the Georgia town of Hawkinsville. Brooke Sheridan: I had to tell some I had to tell. Bo then gave his account of moving and then burning her body, which began on a Wednesday and took two days. Outside, in front of Tara's house, authorities found something that didn't seem to belong a latex glove. AIKEN, SC MICHAEL RYAN DUKES, 43, died April 26, 2018. Send a gift to a service or familys home. Ryan, Penny A. Tara Grinstead was a 30-year-old history teacher at the Irwin County High School in Ocilla, Georgia, when she was reported missing on October 24, 2005. the judge said. Prosecutors said Duke took law enforcement to the pecan orchard where he confessed to burning and dumping Grinstead's body. For years, Marcus Harper lived under a cloud some might say a thunderstorm of suspicion. Vicki Heilig Dukes. I can't live with myself. Eventually, a breakthrough tip came around, and two men were arrested in relation to the Tara case. 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. Ryan Duke took the stand Tuesday and immediately denied murdering Grinstead, claiming he didn't know how she died. Duke was convicted on the charge of Concealing a Death and was sentenced to the maximum punishment of . I cant live with myself Im so sick of this," Duke said in a recorded video. ", Brooke Sheridan: He says, "I just want her family to know. More than an hour into his testimony, Ryan Duke described the moment Bo Dukes led him to Grinstead's body. Alfred A. Dukes NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Memorial Services for Mr. Alfred A. Dukes, 75, who entered into rest January 4, 2015, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Posey Funeral Chape Bo was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Maria Woods Harber: Well, it's very emotional. He was the owner operator of Dukes Tax Service and Taxxman Payroll Solutions. And wish I could have been there whenever it happened so that way, I could do something [emotional]. He later not only confided his secret to Bo but also asked for help to burn the body. He said Bo Dukes admitted to killing her. That boyfriend was Marcus Harper, a former cop from Ocilla. And even when she no longer competed, Tara helped other women, like Dana, break into that world. He was a . . RYAN DUKE: He starts laughing at me. "It should be an opening when we cremated her. 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. Duke said he left the home in a panic but came back to remove the body. Peter Van Sant: This was the man she thought she'd build a life with. Yet both these demands were denied by the court. 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. Maria Woods Harber: She would never do that. "Over the course of the last three weeks reliving this heinous act that Ryan Alexander Duke committed ripped open the wounds," Gattis told the court before calling Duke "evil," "sneaky dangerous," and a "vile human. Stunned as he was, McCullough was in a dilemma. He recognized her from Irwin County High School, where he was a student, and she was teaching at the time. Produced by Alec Sirken and Lauren Clark. BO DUKES [GBI interview]: Again, I didn't believe him he asked me to come with him out to to the pecan orchard. There was a 34-hour gap between when someone last saw her and when officers performed that welfare check on Monday morning. 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). Bo Dukes stayed in a bedroom in a trailer they rented in Fitzgerald, Ryan Duke testified. was dedicated to making her students feel wonderful. "It was built out in the area where there just should not have been a fire," Hudson said. Peter Van Sant: Was it an emotional moment for you to realize someone had been arrested after all that time? Brooke Sheridan: We actually met on Tinder. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Dana Wilder: She just took me underneath her wing She taught me the ins and outs of interviews, hair and makeup, wardrobe. In addition to his parents, Ryan was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Jason Dukes, paternal grandfather, E. Kenneth Dukes; maternal grandparents, David Leon and Mamie Rae Lundsford Heilig and an aunt, Cindy Dukes Darr. "I was stealing from her purse and she snuck up on me. Prosecutors asked Rothwell why no one followed up on a tip naming Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes as suspects. Brooke Sheridan: He said, "That's something that only God and Ryan know." Ryan was born April 23, 1981. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18th from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour at Mt. Duke also admitted to taking her purse and keys and leaving a glove at the residence. "I hope Mr. Duke lives the rest of his life begging God for forgiveness every day from his dying breath," she said before asking the court to give him the maximum sentence. "Mr. Dukes, do you plan to invoke your 5th amendment right to every question?" Bo told Brooke that Ryan stole his pickup truck that night and used it to transport Tara's body to a remote part of a pecan orchard farmed by Bo's family. 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. And he was like, 'I know what happened.". On the glove they not only identified Tara's DNA, but that of an unknown male. From arguing that the glove with Ryans DNA was planted outside Taras house by Bo to him testifying it was the latter whod woken him up that night and admitted to killing Tara, the trial included it all. Authorities couldn't explain either, and collected them as evidence the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, known as the GBI, was called in. View The Obituary For Ryan Dukes of Aiken, South Carolina. John McCullough: Yeah and we were pretty close. "That was a presumption that we should have never, ever made, but it happened, and it's my fault," Rothwell said. "I said, 'You need to confess. And she told them about her employee's tip three years earlier regarding Bo Dukes and Ryan Duke. 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. Prosecutors played that videotape of Bo's interview with the GBI. Went to Elementary to high School with John sending Condolences to the Family in my Prayers. On in a bedroom in a small town of Hawkinsville Ryan & # ;. Christmas with his family such, in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation that. 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