Heath Dykes
A captain at the Perry Police Department, Dykes was thought to be romantically involved with Tara. Dykes was the last known person at Tara’s residence, where he wedged his business card in the front door after a “wellness check.”
Tara Grinstead
Teacher and cheerleading coach at Ocilla’s Irwin County High School. She was last seen alive on Saturday, October 22, 2005.
Payne Lindsey
Atlanta filmmaker who decided to create and host a true-crime podcast about a missing persons case in Ocilla, Georgia.
Dr. Maurice Godwin
Private forensic detective who investigated Tara’s disappearance, beginning in 2006. He investigated her home and firmly believed there were signs of foul play.
Jim Deal (alias)
A friend of Bo Dukes who allegedly knew what happened to Tara. He was listed on the suicide note, and was also in a picture with Bo Dukes and several other boys in the back of a truck.
Nelson Paulk
A deputy and also a relative of Ryan Duke. He searched the pecan orchard, and interviewed Ryan about two months after Tara disappeared.
Josh Bowden
Son of Paul Bowden. He was in the same friend group as Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes.
Darren (alias)
A former friend of Bo Dukes. Regarding Tara’s disappearance, Bo shared a version of the story, including his involvement, with Darren.
Anonymous
Former student who committed suicide. He wrote a letter saying he couldn’t live with himself any longer, because he knew what happened to Tara Grinstead. The letter also listed twelve other names.