A Clinch County man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including murder, in connection with a violent incident that took place earlier this week. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 21-year-old Tyler Hendrix of Homerville, GA, faces charges that include Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Battery, following the death of 77-year-old Huey Hendrix and the assault of two women, ages 70 and 49.
The situation came to light after a 911 call led deputies to a residence on Thelma Highway on September 23, where they discovered two of the victims badly injured. The third victim, who had also suffered visible injuries, arrived just as officers were responding. All victims were transported to a local hospital, where Huey Hendrix later succumbed to his injuries. In the aftermath, the younger Hendrix was located in a shed near the crime scene, and subsequently, arrested.
Following the GBI's protocol, Tyler Hendrix was taken to the Coffee County Jail. Current medical updates state that one of the female victims remains hospitalized in stable condition, while the other has been treated and released. The body of Huey Hendrix has been sent to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Macon, where an autopsy will be performed. The investigation garnered support from various regional law enforcement agencies including the Homerville Police Department and the sheriffs' offices of Pierce and Atkinson counties.
The investigation into these violent acts remains active and the GBI urges anyone with information to reach out to their Douglas Regional Investigative Office or the Clinch County Sheriff’s Office. Anonymity for tipsters is upheld through several channels including a dedicated tip line, a website, and a mobile app. Once completed, the findings of this investigation will be handed over to the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, where the prosecution will ensue.
