May 09, 2019
Female Recovered from Darien River Identified - Arrest Warrant Issued
UPDATE:
McIntosh, GA (May 9, 2019) – On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the body of a female was recovered from the Darien River which was later identified as Sammeka Barriner, 29, of Broward County, Florida. The investigation revealed that while traveling north on Interstate 95, Sammeka Barriner and Shon May-Stone stopped at the Darien exit at an unknown area. While there, Shon May-Stone believed Sammeka Barriner had died and therefore left her there without seeking any medical assistance and in possession of Sammeka Barriner’s belongings.
A warrant has been issued for Shon May-Stone for one count of Concealing the Death of Another. At this time Shon May-Stone has not been arrested but law enforcement is actively seeking her. The autopsy findings are still pending and additional charges could be forthcoming.
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McIntosh County, GA (April 10, 2019) – On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Darien Police Department and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to assist in an investigation concerning an unidentified body that was located in the Darien River.
The body is described as a black female, between the ages of 25-40 years old, 5’4”, and 245 lbs. The female has a tattoo on her right forearm that reads “Dreams are Manifestations of our Identities.” A sketch of the female and tattoo are attached.
Anybody with information about the possible identity of the female, please contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 912-729-6198 or the Darien Police Department at 912-437-6644.
