Unsolved Case of Bruce Gaines Marett

The latest unsolved case to be spotlighted by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is that of Bruce Gaines Marett, which according to law enforcement officials was one of the most brutal cases that the Sheriff’s Office has investigated. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “Marett was 50-years-old when he was brutally beaten and bludgeoned to death and cut during a homicide back on June 28^th, 2002 at his mobile home at 271 North Retreat Road, near the corner of the intersection of Highway 11 in Westminster.  That was over 11 years ago.  Investigators believe that Marett knew his assailants, probably more than one person, and feel that robbery was the motive.  In fact, investigators believe that Marett probably let those who eventually attacked him inside his residence.  There was also an unsuccessful attempt to set the mobile home on fire, as investigators found some material just inside the front door that never did ignite.  The mobile home is no longer there, according to investigators, and the land is now just a vacant lot. The Sheriff’s Office did have some persons of interest in the homicide and robbery attempt, but did not have enough evidence to charge anyone.” The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to find the individuals responsible for this crime. If you have information on the homicide of Bruce Gaines Marett, you can call CrimeStoppers at 864-638-STOP.  You don’t 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.