Search Continues for Missing Georgia Teacher After Fiancée Found Dead in Lake Oconee
Gary Jones disappeared during a boating trip celebrating his 50th birthday, while Joycelyn Wilson’s body was recovered under circumstances that raise questions.
- Gary Jones, a Georgia teacher and coach, went missing on February 8 during a boating trip on Lake Oconee with his fiancée, Joycelyn Wilson, whose body was found the following day.
- Wilson, a Spelman College math instructor, was discovered floating in the lake with her cellphone in hand, prompting investigators to treat her death as more than a simple drowning.
- The couple’s small fishing boat was found empty and circling on the lake, with personal items like Jones’ wallet, a hotel key card, and a piece of cake left onboard.
- Authorities have deployed dive teams, cadaver dogs, and volunteer groups like the United Cajun Navy to search for Jones, but challenging underwater conditions have hampered efforts.
- Investigators have not found evidence of a collision or crash involving the boat and are exploring various theories, including whether the couple was ejected into the water.
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