Arrest Made in Weekend Homicide of 17-year-old on Bypass in Statesboro

Media Release    Arrest in Haley Hutcheson homicide investigation  6/17/20    On 6/16/20 detectives issued arrest warrants for William Marcus Wilson (21 years old,  Sharpsburg, Ga.) on one count of Felony Murder and one count of Aggravated Assault  in connection with the death of Haley Hutcheson.  The warrants were a result of detailed  investigative work, forensic findings, and tips from civilians.  Wilson surrendered himself  with his attorney at the Statesboro Police Department and was transported to the  Bulloch County Jail for processing.  He remains there pending further judicial action.      This investigation benefited tremendously from information provided to detectives by  persons in the community.  As with most cases, the public’s cooperation was a vital  element in ensuring a timely resolution to this homicide.      As other investigative steps remain in progress, no further releases of information will  be provided until the case is heard in court.  Anyone with additional facts concerning the  case should contact Detective Kreun at 912-764-9911. 

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