News Summary
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest warrant for Juan Renardo Chunn in connection with the 2005 homicide of Catrina Beatrice Evans. This significant development follows a resurgence of the cold case after new forensic evidence linked Chunn to the murder. Chunn is currently serving a life sentence for unrelated charges but will now face additional murder charges. The case’s revival brings hope to Evans’ family and the community, emphasizing law enforcement’s commitment to resolving cold cases.
Richmond, Virginia — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made significant progress in a 20-year-old homicide case with the recent announcement of an arrest warrant for Juan Renardo Chunn, 56, on a charge of murder. This warrant relates to the death of Catrina Beatrice Evans, whose body was discovered in her apartment in 2005.
On August 20, 2005, deputies were dispatched to 2445 Amsterdam Drive, Apartment 13-C, following reports that led them to Evans’ apartment. Upon arrival, authorities found Catrina Beatrice Evans deceased, the victim of multiple stab wounds. In a shocking turn, her one-year-old child was found alive inside the apartment at the time.
A long break in the investigation lingered until July 2025, when a palm print linked to the case was resubmitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab. The analysis determined that the palm print belonged to Juan Renardo Tillman, also known as Juan Renardo Chunn. This critical piece of evidence ultimately led law enforcement to pursue an additional murder charge against him.
Currently, authorities confirmed that Chunn is in custody at the Columbus Correctional Institution in Whiteville, North Carolina, where he is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder regarding unrelated offenses. Despite being incarcerated, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is actively pursuing the new murder charge in Evans’ case, bringing a renewed focus to an investigation that had gone cold for nearly two decades.
The developments in this case have been communicated to Evans’ family, who have been waiting for answers since the tragic events of 2005. The case’s revival has sparked hope among those who knew Evans, as well as the larger community affected by her death.
The murder of Catrina Beatrice Evans marked a significant moment in Richmond County’s history, raising concerns regarding safety and justice. With advancements in forensic technology and a commitment to solving cold cases, law enforcement agencies are now more equipped than ever to investigate historical homicides.
The weather in Richmond today is sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 88°F and a low of 68°F, accompanied by light and variable winds.
Authorities encourage anyone with additional information related to this case or similar unsolved cases to come forward, emphasizing the community’s role in ensuring justice prevails.
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- The Augusta Press: Unreported Homicide in Richmond County
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