Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen announced today that there would be an arrest tomorrow concerning the murder of George Wilbanks. Mr. Wilbanks is one of the murder victims who was spotlighted on the 48 Hours Television program, a criminal case which has haunted our community.
McQueen noted that over the past 14 years thousands of man-hours have been spent solving this crime. He was especially thankful to Retired Chief of Police Pete Bowen and Retired Corporal Ed Williams. Present investigator L.C. Cockrell and the CID were also commended for their hard work in solving the case.
When asked about the investigation, McQueen said, “The right pieces of the puzzle came together.”
McQueen went on to thank Mayor Robert Smith for his support, allowing the investigators to go out of town on several occasions to do follow up investigations.
McQueen also reiterated his belief that the murders that were mentioned in the 48 hours episode were not perpetrated by a single serial killer.
He also asked anyone who had any additional information on cases that have not been solved to step forward, but went on to imply that “bloggers” who gave opinions and not facts hurt the situation and did not help the cases.
McQueen closed saying, “I pray for the family and hope they find closure.”
More details will be released tomorrow.
JBS
February 16, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Saw those two on television. What does the mayor haVE TO DO WITH IT? Looks like a publicity stunt to me.
February 16, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Dude:
I am with you on this one!!!!
JBS
February 17, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Thx Joe…..
February 16, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Why would you go on TV an announce you were” going” to arrest someone? Duh ! I would think you would already have them cuffed before making a statement like that. I can’t wait to see if they screw this one up. I do hope they can put a closure to all of them. Please keep up imformed on the real truth of this. Thanks Joe.
February 16, 2012 at 10:30 pm
I will do it!!!
JBS