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We all failed Miss Beulah

Posted by
Walter Geiger
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Sunday, May 16. 2010
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Fittingly, she was buried amid weeds, wildflowers and kinfolk in the ramshackle graveyard at Beulah Baptist Church in Pike County.

They lowered her simple casket into the ground next to that of her husband, Ed, who grieved himself to death some years back.

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#1 csb on 05/17/10 at 03:36 AM
Such a sad story. The monster that done this will rot in hell for eternity.
#2 cats on 05/17/10 at 04:49 AM
Powerful writing Walter. You honor Ms. Beulah with your words.
#3 It's Me on 05/17/10 at 06:34 AM
Thank you ... perhaps one day they will all have the justice that was deserved.
#4 the truth on 05/17/10 at 06:54 AM
why hasn't the name of the person of intrest ever been told to the public?if the public knew there might be people out there with information
#5 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 07:34 AM
because of who it is!
#6 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 08:33 AM
The same reason they were never brought to justice.....they were well connected. There are different rules for the rich and/or powerful.
#7 Angry on 05/17/10 at 09:29 AM
Joe Buice courageously identified the suspect and Mr. Geiger courageously printed his name. Sadly, that's where the courage ended and now the cops won't even return calls from Donna's family.
#8 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 09:44 AM
if it was printed then who was it?
#9 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 12:29 PM
I heard back in 05 or so that one man was employed by the board of education that was a person of interest. Not sure if he is still there or if we are talking about the same person.
#10 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 12:33 PM
I think 4 people were said to be involved. 3 are supposed to be dead. I saw their names here before but everyone is hesitant to repeat them. I still do not understand how they were connected....I really want to know where I can find the article telling this story..
#11 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 01:07 PM
I get so tired of these people who dress up and play wonderful human being during the day when they are some of the worst people around. Where are the people who care when people do awful things to others??
#12 lizzybegood on 05/17/10 at 01:39 PM
Would someone clue those of us in who don't know who the alleged suspect(s) is/are?

I've always been fascinated by this case and it's outrageous that her killers weren't brought to justice. What or who are the people of Barnesville afraid of?

If you're afraid to say publicly on this blog -- email me. My name ^ @gmail
#13 Imajean JellyBean on 05/17/10 at 02:06 PM
Very sad for this family and I would recommend the local library for back issues of the HG on film.
#14 Anonymous on 05/17/10 at 04:47 PM
husband, smitty, a pittman boy who commited suicide and another slimeball
#15 Anonymous on 05/18/10 at 05:21 AM
well if the husban was a person of intrest then he's got nothing to worry about because he's in deep with the present good ol boy network thats for sure
#16 lizzybegood on 05/18/10 at 10:20 AM
Thanks for satisfying my curiosity.
#17 It's Me on 05/18/10 at 06:27 PM
So, looking back through what little was available online since Donna's unsolved murder started bringing attention again ... I am curious to know ablout Ann Morgan as well.

How many 'unsolved' murders/disappearances are there in cold case files here???
#18 Anonymous on 05/18/10 at 06:35 PM
Ann Morgan dissappeared into the LIME PIT. Doesn't take long for lime to eat away any evidence, bone or anything. They didn't search it until it had time to be gone!
#19 Anonymous on 05/18/10 at 06:37 PM
NO DUH!
#20 Anonymous on 05/19/10 at 05:22 AM
you would not beleive how much has been swept under the rug in this county over the years.a good example is the police dog killing,when it came out it was a pippin(buddys with waller)you wont hear anything else about it.
#21 Anonymous on 05/19/10 at 08:21 AM
This is beautifully written.
#22 Anonymous on 05/19/10 at 09:35 AM
maybe someone will someday come to justice. but with law inforcement around he who knows. they know they just dont care
#23 lizzybegood on 05/19/10 at 12:24 PM
I'm a fan of true and this is all fascinating. I did some research and has anyone heard of Franklin Floyd. If not do an internet search for him. Coincidentally, he was born in Barnesville. Could he have possibly been involved in one of these unsolved cases?


Also, I remember in the late 90's there was a former dispatcher that was a suspect in one of these cases. He admitted to killing previously unidentified transient and then as I recall he committed suicide or died soon thereafter.
Does anyone remember the story behind this?
#24 It's Me on 05/19/10 at 01:42 PM
Oh yes, we have really seen first hand lately just how much they do not do their jobs ... sickening.
#25 Anonymous on 05/19/10 at 02:17 PM
Well lets see some of you try to do their jobs. Pukes like you are sicking.
#26 Anonymous on 05/19/10 at 06:40 PM
frank floyd is in prision in ga.he was convicted of killing a woman that worked as a stripper with his child bride.then he ran over his child bride.he was living in forest park around the time of the killing of Donna and the disaperance of Ann Morgan.his brother was living in Barnesville at that time also.he was later found hanging in a house in griffin!!
#27 Anonymous on 05/19/10 at 07:59 PM
its a shame that this story has not been ended with a conviction...but walter i did nothing to let anyone down.. the community did not let anyone down.. the police did not let anyone down.. the peron orpersons who did this are to blame...even yor are not to blame...walter get a life
#28 Anonymous on 05/20/10 at 08:10 AM
i am not a waller fan by any means! but let me tell you something about the law in lamar county, they bust their butts.if you dont beleive me just get yourself a scanner and listen to it for one weekend.these cops dont stop all day.they put up with so much stupid crap its unreal.you can complain all you want about them but i promise you one thing when you call they will be there.
#29 It's Me on 05/20/10 at 10:06 AM
I do do my job and honor my oath.
#30 Anonymous on 05/21/10 at 12:03 PM
Your oath of what...stupidy?
#31 Squirrel Hunter on 05/22/10 at 05:17 AM
Dennis (last name I cannot remember) called LCSO while he lay dying of AIDS in an Atlanta Hospice. Renee Chamblee, LCSO investigator, responded and took his confession of murder. He picked up a male hitch hiker, took him to an abandoned home somewhere near the interstate, had his gay way with him, then mercifully pumped a .22 round into the poor unknown's head.
#32 Sheila Tolley on 05/31/10 at 01:54 PM
Walter,
I sent this article to The Thomaston Times and I notice that it is in their paper this week. If I were the Lamar county sheriff, I would have this posted in the lobby of the sheriff's office. I would NEVER let this case get cool and certainly not COLD. Because, if we, as Donna's county, neighboring counties and state allow that to happen, then we have ONCE AGAIN failed Miss Beulah and her family. Thanks again for remembering the important issues. God bless Donna's family and damn the guilty one(s) who took her life. If not on Earth, God will still be their judge. Whether it be for keeping it secret or doing the dreadful deed. You are terribly guilty in either case.
#33 Sheila Tolley on 06/01/10 at 08:38 AM
Please explain to me how this has been kept secret for over two decades is someone somewhere is not hiding evidence. I say, start all over...put out another big reward and get the guilty people. They are murderers, folks! BRUTAL MURDERERS!
#34 Deanna on 07/13/10 at 03:32 AM
The book " A Beautiful Child." is the story about Franklin Floyd. There is a timeline of his crimes in the book. Although not impossible, I doubt he was around here at that time. I have been studying his case file for several years now.
#35 lizzybegood on 07/13/10 at 09:34 AM
Thanks Deanna will check it out. I'm a huge true crime buff.
#36 Michele Howington on 09/23/12 at 01:04 PM
This is a AWFUL. No wonder Lamar county has alot of crime. People know they can get away with murder.This makes Lamar county look BAD. Who wants to live or visit a town like this. I am making it my mission to write who ever I need to, do what ever I need to to make sure the murder goes to jail. I grow up on Vega Rd. I know alot of stories about what went on in this area. I am mad that the law has NOT done NOTHING to bring this murder to Justice.
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