GA Ga - Jennifer Lynn Stone, 22, Athens, 23 Apr 1992

[Serina]

I'm from Athens, Ga and I am trying to find out more information on Jennifer Lynn Stone who was burglarized, assaulted, raped, and strangled between the times of 1AM and 3AM Thursday morning. The suspect, according to DNA and witnesses to those he came in contact with, was highly likely to be a 5'10" mixed black male (light complexion) with a thin mustache possibly in his 30s.

(Possible) Evidence left at the crime scene was hair, fibers, fingerprints (could be smeared and not reliable), and semen. Keep in mind that this took place in 1992 and the requirement for felons to turn in DNA was not until 2000, in those 8 years the offender could have very well committed more crimes and gone unnoticed.

After committing the crime the suspect stole a Cannon and Nikon camera from her apartment, then proceeded to ask a local where he could trade the cameras for dope. The local directed him to a bar on Hancock (this bar has yet to be named and is no longer in business), he also traded a camera at the Parkview Homes (At most a 5 minute walk) for crack cocaine (although, some sources say he also received a $20 bill as well as drugs). These cameras were later discovered and confiscated by police from suspects who were later cleared due to DNA.

"Cause of Death: Strangulation.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the GBI are seeking information on the murder of Jennifer Stone, a 22 year old University of Georgia student whose body was discovered in her 3 room apartment (185 N Hull St) in Athens at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 23,1992."
unsolved-homicide | Georgia Bureau of Investigation

(Her apartment)

I didn't know Jennifer. I don't even know anyone that knew her but no parents should die not knowing that justice was served for their child, no friends should lie awake at night wondering if the killer is still alive and free. I want to shed more light onto this case even with everything against it, such as the files remaining closed and few leads to go on despite the department stating the file is "60 pounds."

Thanks for any tips or information, I have provided some scanned articles and online links.

 

[JrzyGirl70]

I went to college in Georgia, and unfortunately never heard of this case, but will be keeping an eye on this thread for sure

Interesting article here:

Who killed Jenny Stone?

 

[Serina]

I went to college in Georgia, and unfortunately never heard of this case, but will be keeping an eye on this thread for sure

Interesting article here:

Who killed Jenny Stone?

I'm compiling a file on the case using old Red & Black articles that are archived online and what Athens Regional Library has available. I've talked to one reporter who wrote about the Stone case and he believes the killer is dead for the most part and the case most likely is too. It feels like they have given up on finding the killer for sure.

My question is you had THREE individuals come in contact with the suspect, talk to him, sell him drugs, and there's no police sketch?

 

[wine4life]

Hey Serina! I live in Athens, Ga and am currently working on a podcast that focuses on Jennifer's murder. Would love to compare notes.

 

[NotALawyer]

Hey Serina! I live in Athens, Ga and am currently working on a podcast that focuses on Jennifer's murder. Would love to compare notes.

I’m always looking to see if this case has come up with a new genealogy DNA match. In fact I just searched here wondering if anyone had posted about the possibility.

I was at UGA at the same time. Devastating. Please link when your podcast is up and if you know of the possibility of using genealogy DNA searches.

 

[wine4life]

I’m always looking to see if this case has come up with a new genealogy DNA match. In fact I just searched here wondering if anyone had posted about the possibility.

I was at UGA at the same time. Devastating. Please link when your podcast is up and if you know of the possibility of using genealogy DNA searches.

I'm hoping to talk with current investigators this week, chatted with them by phone yesterday to set up a time. That is certainly one question I'm going to ask. Other law enforcement agencies across the country have had success solving cold cases using DNA websites. I will certainly link podcast when it's complete.

 

[JrzyGirl70]

Bumping for Jennifer.. Couldn't find any recent updates on her case.

 

[Serina]

Bumping for Jennifer.. Couldn't find any recent updates on her case.

I did contact a local Athens podcaster and sent them all the information I had, including video, audio, and newspaper clips! The podcast is called Classic City Crime. They have done excellent work with the Tara Baker case, so hopefully, we will see the same for Jennifer.

 

[Hockeyfan158]

Not trying to distract from the case but i just notice how much Jennifer and Danica McKellar look alike.

 

[mrz]

The podcast is called Classic City Crime

Thank you. Will check it out!

 

[Rush4087]

Sadly, this case seems to get no attention. Jennifer deserves justice. Maybe @othram can help.

My guess is it was somebody local, possibly from Parkview Homes or somewhere close by.

Surprised that no witness(es) recognized him, and that apparently there was no composite released and no further (recent) updates by LE

All jmo