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Emily Griffitt Anderson murder: website seeks information

Seven weeks afteer mistrial declared, still no decision on whether there will be new trial for Jerry Anderson; new website offers $2,500 reward for information that leads to arrest and conviction of her murderer; NC Sheriff's Departmetn continues investigation
The Emily Griffitt Anderson murder, which occurred some 19 months ago, is still unresolved.



There is no word yet of a new trial for her husband, Jerry Anderson, whose trial for her murder ended in a mistrial according to an article by Linda Payne, Staff Writer in the Lenoir, NC. News-Topic. The mistrial was declared Friday, July 20, 2007, seven weeks ago today.

According to the same News-Topic story "Reward offered for murder info",, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Department is still investigating the case.

A website, EmilyGriffittanderson.com, has been set up, seeking A information that leads to the arrest and conviction of her murderer, with a $2,500 reward being offered.

The site gives a brief biography of Emily Griffitt Anderson. It dates her life from July 8, 1956 to December 29, 2005, the day her husband, Jerry Anderson reported her missing. Her remains were found in near Spartanburg, SC, on January 5, 2006.

Jerry Anderson was tried in Gastonia, NC, for the murder, but a mistrial was declared when the jurors, deadlocked 11-1 in favor of acquittal, could not reach a verdict.

The website seeks additional funds to help with the pursuit of information, and offers payment options through Paypal, with buttons for donations of $25, $50, and $100. For optional methods of payment or other inquiries the site directs email to: information@emilygriffittanderson.com

Emilyanderson.com website asks anyone with information to please call: Caldwell County Sheriffs Office at (828) 759-1554or (828) 758-2324 or Crimestoppers at (828)-758-8300.



Emily Griffitt Anderson grew up in Columbia and was a resident of Cane Valley just prior to moving North Carolina. Jerry Anderson grew up in Cumberland County, KY.

For earlier coverage in ColumbiaMagazine.com, enter "Emily Griffitt" in the searchbox.


This story was posted on 2007-09-07 12:35:27
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