Unsolved Murders

Liburn Evitts
July 09, 2020

STATUS: OPEN

July 10, 2020

Police in Clarksville are looking for a car in connection with a death of a pedestrian late Thursday night.

Police said 77-year-old Lilburn L. Evitts, of Clarksville, died in what investigators are calling a "pedestrian fatality."

Police said Evitts was killed near Providence Boulevard and Plum Street.

On Monday, police said they are looking for a four-door car with damage to the front passenger side headlight area. Investigators said they believe the car could be a 2016, 2017, or 2018 Nissan Altima.

If you have information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS, or go to www.p3tips.com, and leave a web tip. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1000.00 for information leading to an arrest in felony cases. All tipsters remain anonymous.

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NASHVILLE (WSMV) - "Devastating. Hurt," Barbara Short said. "Destroyed. I mean, why would somebody run off after hitting someone like that?... What if that was their parent laying there?"

Short's father, Liburn Evitts, was 77 years old when he was struck by a car on News Providence Road and left to die. "He was a walker," his daughter-in-law, Nicole Leyva explained. "He walked New Providence downtown. People knew him by walking around town collecting golf balls."

Police said Evitts was hit by a four-door sedan just after 11:00 p.m on July 9. Surveillance video isn't clear enough to make out an exact model. "Accidents happen, you know, things like that happen," Leyva said, "but you stop and call 911. You stop and offer help." Police estimate Evitts was left on the side of the road 45 minutes before someone called for help.

"He may be, possibly could’ve e been saved," Short said. "He never did anything to anybody to deserve nothing [sic] like this. Never."

Investigators said it will take witnesses coming forward to solve this case. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest. Tips can be made anonymously.

"Just come forth," Short pleaded. "We know it was an accident, but now you’ve made it more of an accident by leaving the scene of an accident. If you could just come forth and tell what you did."

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After nearly three months without answers, a Clarksville family is pleading for answers in the hit and run that killed their father

Tavon Wilson
January 08, 2018

STATUS: OPEN

Clarksville police are investigating a homicide that occurred on the morning of Sunday, January 8, 2018, at an apartment at 119 Bennett Drive.

Officers responded to a shooting at the location around 10:45 a.m. When they arrived they found 23-year-old Tavon Wilson of Clarksville dead from a gunshot wound. No one else was inside the apartment at the time.

The case is being investigated as a homicide. The crime scene was processed and detectives are following leads, but are not currently looking for a specific person.

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Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Montgomery County.

According to the Clarksville Police Department, the shooting happened inside an apartment on Bennett Drive around 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Officers found the victim, 23-year-old Tavon Wilson, alone inside the apartment.

According to police, detectives are following leads but are not looking for a specific person in connection with the crime.

Police said they do not believe the public is in danger.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the police at 931-648-0656, ext. 5133, or the tip line at 931-645-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at P3tips.com/591.

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Police identify victim of fatal shooting on Bennett Drive

Rayquan Hudson
November 20, 2017

STATUS: OPEN

On November 20, 2017, at 4:13 pm Clarksville Police responded to a 911 call and located Rayquan Hudson (28) suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Tennova Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

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Posted at 6:21 PM, Nov 20, 2017 and last updated 11:21 AM, Nov 21, 2017.

Police have identified the 28-year-old man who died after being shot at a Clarksville home.

The incident was reported Monday just after 4 p.m. at a home in the 200 block of Mitchell Street.

Police said Rayquan Hudson was found on his porch with a gunshot wound to his upper torso.

He was taken to Tennova Medical Center, where he later died.

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Police ID Clarksville Homicide Victim

Ray Charles Nelson
November 10, 2017

STATUS: IN CUSTODY

Cold Case Arrest

04/19/2021
Clarksville Police Department
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – On November 10, 2017, Officers with the Clarksville Police

Department responded to the area of 140 Chapel Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, Ray Nelson was located behind 140 Chapel Street, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to Tennova Emergency Room where he was pronounced deceased.

Over the years since the homicide, Detectives with the Clarksville Police Department actively followed available leads and worked to seek justice for Nelson.

Detective Nathan Lee recently presented the case to the Grand Jury and received indictments against the following individuals:

Zemarcus Shatwan Ligon for one count of first-degree premeditated murder. Ligon was taken into custody on 04/18/2021

Antonio Nathan Bafford for one count of first-degree premeditated murder. Bafford was already incarcerated.

Ramone Pierre Gholston for one count of first-degree premeditated murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Gholston was already incarcerated.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

https://clarksvillenow.com/local/three-men-charged-in-2017-cold-case-murder-on-chapel-street-in-clarksville/

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On 11/10/2017 around 5:34 pm, Ray Charles Nelson was found shot to death near 140 Chapel St.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police have released surveillance footage of the suspects they believe are responsible for a homicide on Chapel Street Nov. 10.

When officers arrived they found a man in his 50s, now identified as Ray Charles Nelson, who had been shot. He was transported by ambulance to Tennova Hospital in extremely critical condition.

Nelson died from his injuries later in the night.

Based on the information given to officers at the scene, Nelson may have been involved in a physical altercation prior to being shot.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has any other information can call Detective McClintock at 931-648-0656 ext 5465, the TIPS LINE at 931-645-8477, or submit a tip anonymously at P3tips.com/591.

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Surveillance footage shows suspects in Chapel Street murder

Steven Everett Davies
March 01, 2017

STATUS: OPEN

On July 20, 2010, skeletal remains were located in a wooded area off Terminal Road, Clarksville Tennessee. The remains were ultimately identified as Navy veteran Steven Everett Davies and the Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death as a homicide. Interviews revealed that Davies kept to himself and was living in the area around Terminal Road and also behind the Kmart on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) As part of a new effort this year to solve cold cases from the files of the Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers will revisit cold cases.

For the month of March, Crime Stoppers is looking for help in the death of Steven Davies. In July 2010 skeletal remains were found in the area of Terminal Road and were identified as those of Davies.

Police consider his death to be a homicide.

Davies was a homeless Navy veteran and spent a great deal of time around Terminal Rd. as well as behind the old K-Mart location on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. It is hoped that someone, possibly even within the homeless community who stayed in the area, may have some information about Davies or the case.

“We’re trying to get some information from anyone who might know anything about this case and this death, so we can bring some closure to this case and to the family,” said Kaye Jones, Chairman of Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers.

Jones added that Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 leading to an arrest on a felony case and callers will remain totally anonymous. When a person calls in a tip on a crime they are issued a tip number and it is through that number alone how they receive their reward.

If anyone has information regarding the death of Steven Davies, please contact Clarksville Police Department Detective Mike Ulrey at 931-648-0656 ext. 5483, Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS (8477) or go to www.p3tips.com.

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Crime Stoppers asking for public’s help solving 2010 homicide

Dorris Clinard
November 28, 2016

STATUS: OPEN

On July 27, 2007, 57-year-old Dorris Clinard was discovered deceased outside his residence on West Park Drive.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – As part of a new effort to revive cold cases, Crime Stoppers has is asking for information in another unsolved case.

On July 27, 2007, 57-year-old Dorris Clinard was discovered deceased outside his residence on West Park Drive.

There are currently no suspects.

Anyone has any information regarding the death of Dorris Clinard can contact Detective Michael Ulrey at 931-648-0656 ext. 5483 or Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS (8477).

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Clarksville police seek info in 2007 cold case death

Darius Walton
June 12, 2016

STATUS: OPEN

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting outside a Clarksville apartment complex early on June 12, 2016.

It happened at Hunter Hills Apartments on Jack Miller Boulevard around 12:45 a.m.

Clarksville police said 20-year-old Darius Walton was found dead at the scene and Jordan Choate, 18, was injured in the shooting.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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Posted at 10:01 PM, Sep 25, 2016 and last updated 11:05 PM, Sep 25, 2016

Two parents have been searching for answers after their son was gunned down in Clarksville nearly fourth months ago.

Officials with the Clarksville Police Department said 20-year-old Darius Walton was shot and killed outside an apartment complex on Jack Miller Boulevard.

Authorities have not released further information into the possible motive of his death.

Darius's parents have been concerned that the investigation will turn into a cold case following weeks of little to no information.

"We still don't know what happened that night, we don't even know whose place he was at," Rufus Walton, Darius' father told NewsChannel 5.

Darius's mother, Lillian Santiago, discovered through his autopsy that he was shot 12 times. An 18-year-old with him at the time was also shot several times but survived.

"For many shots at an apartment complex, someone must have heard or seen something," Santiago said. "There's something going on but nobody is talking."

Darius was jailed for three months several weeks prior to his murder and faced drug, burglary, and theft charges.

His parents said he was not the perfect son but was on the track to getting his life back together. Despite his past, Darius's parents said they believe that shouldn't be an excuse as to why their son was killed.

"He did mess up in life and got caught up in the streets, but he still had a good heart," Santiago added. "That person didn't just shoot him once, he shot him 12 times!"

The family has set up a small memorial with Darius's pictures at his mother's house.

His parents have been urging anyone with information to speak up.

At last check, his death was an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information has been urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (931-645-8477).

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One dead, another wounded in shooting on Jack Miller Blvd.

James Brown
January 04, 2016

STATUS: OPEN

On January 04, 2016, the Clarksville Police Department responded to 831 Isaac Drive and located James Brown (26) deceased in his residence from an apparent gunshot wound.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Just four days into the new year, Clarksville had its first homicide Monday night.

Just before 8 p.m., Clarksville police were called to a shooting at a home in the 800 block of Isaac Drive, according to a CPD news release.

They found 26-year-old James Brown (aka J.L. Bey), of Clarksville, who died at the scene.

The circumstances around the shooting were not released.

Police had no suspects late Monday night, according to the news release.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Michael Ulrey at 931-648-0656, ext. 5483 or the CrimeStoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477).

This story will be updated Tuesday as more information becomes available.

Reach reporter Stephanie Ingersoll at 931-245-0267 and on Twitter@StephLeaf.

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Victim ID'd in first fatal Clarksville shooting of 2016

Vincent Pardue
March 23, 2015

STATUS: OPEN

On March 23, 2015, the Clarksville Police Department responded to 919 Carpenter Street in reference to a drive-by shooting. Multiple individuals were injured during the incident. Vincent Pardue (27) died as a result of his injuries.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – One man was killed and four others injured Monday night in a drive-by shooting while they were cooking out in the 900 block of Carpenter Street.

Clarksville Police were called to the home just before 9 p.m. to discover five shooting victims, according to police spokeswoman Officer Natalie Hall.

On Tuesday, police put out an alert for three black males seen leaving the area in a Kia Soul with a Tennessee tag R0393D.

The victims were Vincent Pardue, 27, Tony Greene Jr., 28, Quinton Fentress, 27, Timothy Russell, 31, and Dajuan Dowlen, 23.

Pardue died of his injuries, Hall said.

Greene and Fentress were taken by LifeFlight helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville for treatment. Their conditions were not available Tuesday.

Russell and Dowlen were taken to Gateway Medical Center. Both were treated and released, said hospital spokeswoman Benita Martin.

Friends said Pardue was a father and was just married over Christmas, according to Leaf-Chronicle news partner WSMV-Channel 4 in Nashville. Neighbors joined in prayer or an embrace on Tuesday as they grieved for him.

Leaf-Chronicle records indicate Pardue was a wide receiver for Clarksville High, Class of 2007. Dowlen was a running back for CHS, graduating in 2009.

This is an ongoing investigation, and police urge anyone with information about this case or the location of the vehicle to call Detective Michael Ulrey at 931-648-0656, ext. 5483, or the TIPS line at 931-645-TIPS (8477).

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1 dead, 4 injured in drive-by shooting

James Stacker
April 25, 2012

STATUS: OPEN

On April 25, 2012, the Clarksville Police Department responded to the intersection of Locust Street and Chapel Street and located James Stacker (26), who sustained an apparent gunshot wound from inside a blue Chevrolet Cavalier which left him paralyzed from the chest down. Three years later, James Stacker died as a result of his injury.

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Clarksville, TN – On April 25th, 2012, around 1:00 am, 911 received calls about shots being fired in the Chapel Street area. Clarksville Police Officers in the area on another call for service also heard the shots being fired.

Officer Brian Coghill saw a vehicle near the intersection of Chapel and Locust Street rolling backward. There was a 26 old male partially out of the vehicle.

Upon further investigation, it was found the man had been shot and the vehicle had multiple bullet holes in it. Several shell casings were found near the scene.

Additionally, officers found that another vehicle and a house in the area had been hit by the gunfire.

The 26-year-old man was taken by Lifeflight to Vanderbilt, underwent surgery, and is in critical, but stable condition.

The lead investigator is Detective Kolofsky. Anyone with information can call, 931.645.8477.

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Clarksville Police Investigating an Overnight Shooting in Chapel Street area

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