Griffin man Shane Clifton Collett arrested in slaying of 9-year-old Skylar Dials

Dec 23, 2012 - 21:23
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Griffin man Shane Clifton Collett  arrested in slaying of 9-year-old Skylar Dials
Shane Clifton Collett has been charged with murder, kidnapping and concealing a death in the case of a 9-year-old found dead in woods near her friend's home

Authorities have made an arrest in the death of a 9-year-old Griffin girl. Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam said that 40-year-old Shane Clifton Collett was arrested on Saturday in the death of Skylar Dials.

Dials was found dead around 2 a.m. Saturday in a wooded area several hundred yards from her home, according to officials. An autopsy will determine the cause of death, according to Beam.

Dials was reported missing on Friday.

Skylar Dials

 

Police are still waiting on an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death of Skylar Dials.

The Spalding County Sheriff said Skylar's parents wanted to express their appreciation and gratitude to the community for all their assistance in trying to find their daughter

Collett is charged with murder, kidnapping and concealing a death and is currently being held at the Spalding County Sheriff's Office Detention Center without bond.

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling