BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Glynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
The vehicle, a Lincoln Continental, was located Friday between the Royal Inn Hotel and New Jesup Highway by the Sunshine State Sonar Team from Florida. Investigators said the car matches the vehicle description of the vehicle driven by Charles and Catherine Romer, who were reported missing over 40 years ago.
According to a New York Times article, the Romers were last seen in April 1980 after stopping at what was then a Holiday Inn during a trip from Miami to New York.
“With the help of the Camden County Dive Team, investigators recovered one human bone from the car. Crews are now draining the pond using specialized equipment to search for more remains,” Glynn County police said.
“The water is going to run out,” said Andy Mavromat, a former employee of the hotel, as he watched investigators drain the pond. He recalls the local buzz around the couple’s disappearance at the time. “We were concerned that somebody disappeared,” he added.
The agency has not confirmed the identity of the remains and all parties are continuing to process the scene in hopes of uncovering more evidence.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about this case to contact the Glynn County Police Department at (912) 554-3645. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Silent Witness at (912) 264-1333.
