The 1976 cold case in Sumter County, South Carolina, involved two murder victims, James Paul Freund and Pamela Mae Buckley, who were found shot to death on August 9, 1976.
They were initially known as “John Doe” and “Jane Doe,” with their identities remaining a mystery for nearly four decades until they were identified in 2021 through forensic genealogy, aided by DNA analysis.
No one has ever been convicted in the case, and it remains one of South Carolina’s biggest mysteries.
The homicide investigation into their deaths remains open and active, with authorities hoping the identification will lead to new leads and a potential resolution.
Written By: John G. Clark Jr.