Man Charged with Murder of 15-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished in 2017
Mar. 15, 2025James David Bachmurski.Photo:Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
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Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
A Georgia man has been charged in the 2017 disappearance of a teen girl.
On Monday, August 12, James Bachmurski, 65, from Emanuel County, Ga., was charged with second-degree murder for the death of 15-year-old Jade Marie Colvin, according to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa.
After a two-year investigation, authorities have arrested Bachmurski in connection with the death of Colvin. The investigation is ongoing with “the possibility of additional charges and arrests,” per a press release. Police state that no additional information about the case will be released at the time.
It is unclear if Bachmurski has retained an attorney to speak on his behalf.
KWWLreports that Bachmurski has his first court appearance on Tuesday, August 13 with a preliminary hearing set for August 20.
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He is currently being held at the Winneshiek County Jail without bond.
source: people.com
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