Lee Homicide is Oldest Unresolved Case in OC

This year, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating efforts through the media, its website, and social media sites to publicize the cold and unsolved cases of the Sheriff’s Office.  This week, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is focusing attention on the unsolved case of Marcus Lee, who was found beaten to death on December 8, 1986. The unsolved homicide of Marcus “Mark” Lee is the oldest unsolved case in Oconee County at just over 26 years. On that December night, Lee was severely beaten at his home.  According to deputies, he suffered a traumatic head injury. It appears that robbery was the motive and deputies say they have reason to believe that Lee knew his assailant. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help in solving this case.  If you have information regarding the case of Marcus “Mark” Lee, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking you to call CrimeStoppers at 638-STOP or text in your tip to 274637. You do not have to give your name and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.