GEORGIA — Authorities in Haralson County say a body believed to be that of a missing man has been discovered, and a suspect is facing multiple charges in connection with the case.
According to the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, investigators began looking into a confidential tip received on May 22 regarding a possible death. At the time, deputies were unable to connect the information to any active missing persons case.
The following day, family members reported Richard Cash missing, telling authorities they had not seen him since the evening of May 20. Investigators determined the information provided by Cash’s family matched details contained in the earlier tip.
The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the district attorney’s office, spent several days investigating the case and identified Robert Anthony “Bobby” Hill as a suspect.
On May 24, Tallapoosa police attempted to stop Hill’s vehicle, but he fled, leading officers on a pursuit that was later suspended because of weather conditions. Early on May 25, deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office located Hill and attempted another traffic stop. Authorities said Hill eventually stopped, fled on foot and was taken into custody after a brief chase. His girlfriend, Christy Nelson, was also detained.
Investigators later executed search warrants and conducted a large-scale search operation in the Treat Mountain area with assistance from several state and local agencies.
On May 27, a body was found just across the Polk County line. Investigators believe the remains belong to Cash based on evidence collected during the investigation, though a positive identification by the coroner’s office was still pending.
Hill is facing numerous charges related to the case, according to authorities. Nelson was interviewed and later released.
Sheriff Stacy Williams praised investigators and the agencies that assisted in the search and investigation, saying their efforts helped bring answers to Cash’s family.
The investigation remains ongoing.
