Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007
Clark Edwin McWhorter – Detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Section are investigating a Homicide which occurred on AIA North early Sunday Morning [1-28-07]. The incident which was initially believed to be a Hit and Run Traffic Crash was discovered shortly after 2:00 a.m. and was turned over to The Florida Highway Patrol. An autopsy performed early this morning found that the victim identified as Clark Edwin McWhorter, 04-21-75, 32, was killed by a gun shot wound. McWhorter’s last known residency was in Key West, Florida although he may have been in St. Johns County in recent days.

McWhorter was last seen walking on AIA North around 5:00 p.m. by Fire Rescue Personnel at Station 9. Investigators believe the crime to have occurred between midnight and 2:00 a.m., anyone who may have had contact with the victim, or have any information related to the case is asked to contact North East Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS. You may remain anonymous.

Anthony Lamar Peterson – On 08/01/05, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office located a deceased victim floating in Deep Creek. The victim, later identified as Anthony Lamar Peterson had been reported missing to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on July 30th, 2005. Anthony Lamar Peterson was originally from Georgia, but was visiting family in the Palatka, Florida area. Anthony Lamar Peterson was last seen in Putnam County on July 28th, 2005. Possible suspects in Anthony Lamar Peterson’s murder have been identified, but no arrests have been made.

Andrew Bullock – On the morning of February 14, 2004, the body of Andrew Todd Bullock was discovered in St. Johns County on CR 305. Bullock’s remains were found next to his vehicle.  Bullock subsequently died from injuries he received from a gunshot. The investigation revealed that Andrew Bullock was traveling form North Carolina to a large city in Central Florida for a specific purpose. He was last seen alive in the T/A Travel Center located in St. Johns County shortly before his death. Investigators have not been able to identify a motive for the killing. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.

Eve Machan – 27 years old murdered in 1992. Deserved more from life than to be murdered and left in the woods. Born in Hungry and trained as a nurse, Eve spent two years in a refugee camp, waiting to come to America. She arrived in Jacksonville, Florida in 1990 and took a job as a patient care aide in a nursing home. Her salary couldn't pay the bills. A friend told her to try dancing. In 1991, she went to work for the Centerfold Lounge in Jacksonville then at the Doll House where she made more money.

Eve met someone at work who offered her a cruise to the Bahamas and $3,000. The two planned to leave together in June 1993. On the day she left, Eve drove her Chrysler LeBaron to a friend's apartment and got a ride back to her apartment. She was never seen alive again. In September 1993, Eve's remains were found in a wooded area off County Road 210 (St. Johns County) a mile west of US 1. Confirmation of Eve's identity was done through dental records. Eve had no family, few friends and no children.

The composite is that of Eve's last boyfriend. He is only wanted for questioning. He is a white male, wears glasses and is between 45 - 55 years old.

Phillip Lane – 41 year old murder victim on March 4, 1992. Better known as "Troll", Phillip Lane lived and died under the State Road 312 (St. Johns County) bridge.

Lane was hard working and friendly. He enjoyed buying beers for strangers. Lane hung out at Jim's Sports Bar in St. Augustine, Florida. Little is known about his life prior to coming to St. Johns County. On the evening of Lane's murder, he cashed his $40 paycheck and drank a few beers with other homeless men. Lane then went to Jim's Sports Bar and left around 10:00 pm. Witnesses saw Lane walk to a nearby supermarket (Albertson's) and purchase more beer. He then returned to his campsite which he shared with Tony McKenzie, 32. After a while a pickup truck pulled up with two white males in their late 20's. Lane and McKenzie invited them to stay.

Around 1:30 am the two white males volunteered to go get more beer. When they returned they asked Lane to pay for the beer. He said he didn't have any more money. Then, without explanation, one of the white males pulled out a gun and shot Lane. He died instantly. The two men got in their truck and drove off. McKenzie was able to provide a description for the composite (left) of one of the white males.

Further questioning of McKenzie has not been available as he has disappeared since this incident. A gasoline truck driver witnessed the pickup truck leaving the SR 312 bridge area that night. He remembered it cut him off and described it as, "a tan or dirty white older model, full-sized pickup, probably from 1970s or early 1980s with a white front bumper, wide hood, large off-road tires and a step-side."

Richard Jeffery Jackson – 26 years old, murdered in St. Augustine Beach, Florida (St. Johns County) in May 1982. Jackson loved to party and was betrayed by a man he met at a gay bar in Jacksonville, Florida.

After meeting a man in Jacksonville, he and Jackson drove to a St. Augustine Beach motel. Jackson rented a room about 4:30 am. The motel clerk witnessed seeing another man in the car as Jackson registered for the room. The man in the car appeared to be much smaller than Jackson about 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150-160 pounds. After reconstruction of the murder scene it is thought that the smaller man jumped Jackson from behind as they entered the room stabbing him severely. A violent struggle ensued with Jackson attempting to avoid his attacker's blows. Jackson became too weak from the loss of blood. The attacker called a cab which drove him to Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. The suspect then used the victim's automatic teller card and received only $200.

Judy Hill Leland – 22 years old found dead at I-95 truck stop in 1982. Judy Leland quit her job as waitress at the G&M Truck Stop on I-95 and turned to prostitution. On the night of January 22, 1982, Judy Leland was killed by an unknown suspect who left her body in the parking lot of the truck stop. A witness who saw Leland and the guy has since disappeared. She gave her name as Lisa J. Smith from Tacoma, Washington. Smith told detectives the man Leland was with had curly blond hair, blue eyes, stood about 5' ft 7" inches tall and weighed about 150 pounds. He was wearing a red short-sleeved shirt with a large alligator on the front and blue jeans.

Nancy Jo Canode – 39 years old, murdered on March 3, 1981 in Ponte Vedra Beach, (St. Johns County) Florida. Nancy Jo had everything to live for, two beautiful children, a hard-working husband and a comfortable apartment in Ponte Vedra Beach.

On March 3, 1981, Nancy Jo Canode was raped, a rope tied around her neck and stabbed with an ice pick and kitchen knife until she died. There were no signs of forced entry and robbery was not a factor.