Lumpkin County Sheriff Asks for Help Finding Possible Murder Suspect

Lumpkin County authorities are searching for a man they say is a suspect in a murder investigation and they are asking for the public’s help.

Over the weekend, a murder warrant was obtained by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office for Austin Todd Stryker.

On their Facebook Page, the Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said they began conducting an investigation when a missing person report was filed by the mother of Hannah Bender.

Shortly after receiving the phone call about a missing person, bloody clothing was located.

The Lumpkin county sheriffs office has joined the Georgia Bureau of Investigations searching for Ms Bender.

Sheriff Jarrard is asking the public if anyone has any information related to this case about Hannah Bender or Austin Todd Stryker, please contact Lead Investigator of Lumpkin County Captain Marcus Sewell at 706-974-6824