Arrest warrant issued in 2005 Augusta homicide of Catrina Beatrice Evans
Share this @internewscast.com

AUGUSTA, Ga. () – A murder arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a cold case spanning two decades: the 2005 stabbing death of Catrina Beatrice Evans in her Augusta apartment.

According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, a warrant has been obtained for 56-year-old Juan Renardo Chunn.

Juan Renardo Chunn (mugshot from 2018)

On August 20, 2005, deputies were dispatched to 2445 Amsterdam Drive, Apartment 13-C, where they found Evans dead from multiple stab wounds. Her surviving one-year-old child was also found at the scene.

In July 2025, the case was re-evaluated, and a previously collected palm print from near the victim’s body was resubmitted to the GBI Department of Forensic Science Crime Lab. The lab identified the print as belonging to Juan Renaldo Tillman, also known as Juan Renardo Chunn.

Chunn is currently incarcerated at Columbus Correctional Institution in Whiteville, N.C., serving a life sentence for First Degree Murder. RCSO plans to press charges for the murder in this jurisdiction.

Evans’ family has been notified of the update, according to police.

“Our commitment extends to both ongoing and unresolved cases,” stated Sheriff Eugene Brantley. “Every victim is entitled to justice, and every family to closure. By utilizing today’s advancements in technology and resources, we can bring violent offenders to justice and protect our community from further harm.”

According to the sheriff’s office, additional information will be released “as this case proceeds through the judicial process.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Greene County Standoff Leads to Man Facing Multiple Attempted Murder Charges, Says Sheriff

A man has been arrested and charged with several counts of attempted…

Northwestern Secures $75 Million Agreement to Reinstate Federal Funding

In a significant move, Northwestern University has finalized an agreement with the…

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reveals Additional Artists for Its 2026 ’25 Artists for 25 Years’ Celebration

The Birthplace of Country Music has unveiled the first 25 artists set…

Heartfelt Farewell: Motorcade Honors Fallen National Guard Member Tragically Shot in Washington D.C.

On Thursday evening, a solemn procession departed from Medstar Washington Medical Center,…

Heroic Sibling Rescue: How an Older Brother Saved His 10-Year-Old Sister in a Hawkins County ATV Accident

What began as a typical Saturday evening in Hawkins County quickly transformed…

Trader Joe’s Set to Open First Melbourne Location This December, Company Announces

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The eagerly awaited Trader Joe’s store in Central Florida…

Gaza Ministry Reports Over 70,000 Palestinian Lives Lost in Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict

DEIR EL-BALAH – As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the…

Orlando’s Small Businesses Gear Up for Record-Breaking Saturday Shopping Rush

ORLANDO, Fla. – In a bid to accommodate the influx of shoppers,…

Jonesborough Illuminates the Season with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The heart of Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough, sprang to life as the…

Unexploded Grenade Found in Orlando Community, Fire Department Reports

ORLANDO, Fla. – Fire department crews discovered a grenade while responding to…

Survivors of Hong Kong Apartment Fire Reflect on Their Next Steps

HONG KONG – It was a typical afternoon when William Li received…

Community Outcry Escalates: Arrests Spark Controversy 100 Days Post Rainbow Crosswalk Removal

In Orlando, Florida, a crosswalk near the former Pulse nightclub has become…