Unsolved Homicide of Frances Earle

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is drawing attention to the unsolved homicide of Francis Earle. On July 12^th, 2009, Earle, who was 74 years old, was found dead in her home at 115 Brookwood Drive in Seneca after an attempted arson. Investigators have yet to determine a motive in the case.  Investigators are not sure how suspects came upon Earle, as there was no forced entry into the home.  Investigators have continued to follow leads in the case but need more information to go forward. If you have any information on the unsolved homicide of Frances Earle, call CrimeStoppers at 864-638-STOP or you can text in your tip to 274637.  You don’t have to give your name or if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Oconee County Sheriff Crenshaw wants the offender(s) in this case brought to justice. “This case is the perfect example of a senior citizen unable to protect herself that was killed for no reason. Regardless of the circumstances, there was no way that this victim would have harmed anyone. The killer in this case needs to be held accountable for their actions. We must provide greater protection for those unable to protect themselves such as our senior citizens. I ask anyone that may have any information at all to please contact law enforcement. Help us bring this grandmother’s and mother’s killer to justice.”