Skull is missing woman's - Region - Greenville, NC
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Skull is missing woman's
Officials confirm Crystal Hicks, who went missing in 2001, was pregnant at time of death
Dental records have determined that the human skull found by a hunter in Darlington County is that of missing person Crystal Hicks, according to Darlington County Chief Deputy Tom Gainey.
Gainey said the remains did test positively as those of Hicks, however, the remainder of the investigation will be primarily in the hands of Marlboro County officials, since Hicks was from that area.
“The only thing we’re releasing is that (the skull) was positively identified as Ms. Hicks, who has been missing nearly seven years,” Gainey said.
Hicks disappeared Aug. 9, 2001, from her mother’s home in Blenheim. Marlboro County Sheriff Fred Knight said it was confirmed that Hicks was pregnant the night she went missing.
“I talked with (Vivian Caulder, Hicks’ mother) just a little while ago, and she basically said before (Hicks) left home that night, she told her she was pregnant,” he said.
But Knight said he doesn’t know if that will have an effect on the investigation at this point.
He said Caulder did inform officers of the possible pregnancy at the time of her daughter’s disappearance in 2001. But based on the recent discovery, there are plans to renew the investigation into what happened that night.
“Marlboro County, Darlington County and (S.C. Law Enforcement Division) SLED are going to be joining together and make an attempt to see if there are any other remains,” Knight said. “We might find some evidence in the wooded area.”
He said the discovery of her remains could be a key to unlocking the mystery of what really happened to Crystal Hicks.
“Pretty much what has happened, she went missing back in August of 2001, and we never ever came close to finding anything out about her whereabouts,” he said.
Knight said he hopes that people who knew Hicks will come forward with information that might help uncover clues about her disappearance.
“We’re just looking for any information about what happened to Crystal Hicks,” he said. “Please let the public know that we are pleading for any information or help.”
At this time, only the identity of the skull has been released. Knight said he hopes more information is forthcoming.
Anyone with information about the disappearance of Crystal Hicks is asked to contact the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office at (843) 537-6371. Knight said officers will make every attempt to protect the identity of callers.
Monica Caison
CUE Center for Missing Persons
PO Box 12714
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1131
(910) 232-1687 24 Hour Line
Email: cuecenter@aol.com
Website: http://www.ncmissingpersons.org/
He who walks in the way of integrity shall be in my service.
No one who practices deceit can hold a post in my court.
No one who speaks falsely can be among my advisors.
--Psalm 101
1 comment:
Cryatal was one of my best friends. She was a beautiful person inside & out. For years I have been waiting on her to return home. But now I know that will never happen. She was gonna be a new mother and was so excited about it. Now she will never be able to exsperience the joy of having a child & seeing him grow up. I hope who ever did this to her, gets what they deserve. I hope they get punished in the most terrible way, because she did not deserve to loose her or her unborn childs life so early. If I could tell her one thing it would be to let her know how happy she made me, by being such a good friend in the short time we knew each other. And that I love and miss her so very much!!! (If anyone has any information PLEASE come forward. So, her family & friends can finally have some closer!)
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