Car and Human Remains Found in Georgia Pond May Solve 44-Year-Old Cold Case

A submerged vehicle linked to a missing New York couple from 1980 was discovered near their last known location, offering potential closure to a decades-long mystery.

The remains of two individuals and a 1978 Lincoln Continental were found in a pond near the Brunswick, Georgia hotel where Charles and Catherine Romer were last seen in April 1980.
The couple, both in their 70s, disappeared while traveling from Florida to their home in Scarsdale, New York, sparking decades of speculation about foul play or robbery due to their wealth and Catherine's expensive jewelry.
Volunteer divers using advanced sonar technology located the car just 70 yards from the hotel, a breakthrough after years of failed searches due to poor visibility.
Jewelry, including a Rolex watch and diamond ring, as well as a license plate bearing the couple's initials, were recovered from the vehicle, though DNA tests are still pending to confirm the identities of the remains.
Family members expressed mixed emotions, relieved that the discovery suggests a tragic accident rather than a violent crime but saddened by the confirmation of their loss.