Devin Jeter, a 25-year-old sailor stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, was found dead in the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City on November 11. Authorities are seeking your help to uncover the circumstances of his death.
Just the Facts:
• Jeter, a resident of Scottsdale, was reported missing on November 8 by his family after failing to report to work at the Naval base in Jacksonville.
• A fisherman discovered his body at a boat landing along the Ocmulgee River. The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office requested Georgia Bureau of Investigation involvement.
• Jeter was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport on November 7, renting a silver 2024 Jeep Compass with Florida license plate EWAG47. The vehicle remains missing.
• An autopsy conducted at the GBI Coastal Crime Lab revealed no apparent injuries, but further forensic tests are pending.
How You Can Help:
The GBI urges anyone who saw Jeter or the missing Jeep Compass between Atlanta and Lumber City to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously:
• GBI Eastman Office: 478-374-6988
• Tip Line: 1-800-597-TIPS (8477)
• Online: GBI Tip Submission Page
• Mobile: “See Something, Send Something” app
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
