Shelton Sanders
Shelton John Sanders
📍 Columbia, South Carolina
🏛️ Richland County Sheriff's Department
Case Summary
Shelton John Sanders, a 25-year-old man, disappeared on June 19, 2001, while planning a bachelor party in Columbia, South Carolina. His last known whereabouts were at the Embassy Suites before family lost contact with him. Despite ongoing investigations and a $50,000 reward for information on his remains, his case remains unsolved. The family continues to seek justice and closure in this cold case.
Timeline of Events
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2001-06-19
21:30Seen at Wellesley Inn
Shelton seen with friend Mark Richardson at Wellesley Inn & Suites.
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2001-06-19
21:51Final Sighting
Shelton and Mark visit Embassy Suites to reserve a room for a bachelor party.
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2001-06-19
Late NightGunshots Heard
A neighbor hears gunshots at Mark's home on Olympia Avenue.
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2003-04
Car Located
Shelton's car is found at an apartment complex in Northeast Columbia.
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2022-06-21
Family Pursues Justice
Family offers a $50,000 reward for information about Shelton's remains.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Reward Offer
Lead #1A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to recovery of remains.
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Witness Accounts
Lead #2Neighbor reported gunshots the night Shelton disappeared.
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Cold Case Status
Lead #3The case remains unsolved and is classified as a cold case.
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Community Involvement
Lead #4Family has conducted outreach and placed billboards for visibility.
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Legal Efforts
Lead #5Ongoing investigations by Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:66
Started:June 19, 2001 at 9:30 PM
Last Updated:August 26, 2025
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