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GBI Unsolved Case: Homicide
Thomas Blake Armstrong Jr.
5-Mar-76
Covington, Newton County, Georgia
Status: Unsolved
Thomas Blake Armstrong Jr.
Case Info
Thomas Blake Armstrong Jr.
Race:White
Gender:Male
City:Covington
County:Newton County
State:Georgia
Case Details

Case Info

Incident date:
Race: White
Location: Elm Street Liquor Store, Covington, GA
Sex: Male
Contact Info: GBI Atlanta Office at (770) 388-5019 and the Covington Police Department (678) 625-5584

On March 5, 1976, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Atlanta Field Office began investigating a robbery/homicide at Elm Street Liquor Store in Covington, GA.  The victim of the homicide was Thomas Blake Armstrong Jr., the owner of the liquor store.

Two weeks prior to this robbery/homicide, a robbery of another liquor store occurred in the Rockdale County area.  At this robbery, it was stated that one perpetrator entered the liquor store while the other perpetrator remained in a vehicle outside of the store.  In addition, it has been stated that the possibility exists that the same individuals could have committed both robberies. 

The GBI is requesting any information related to this investigation. Please contact the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-8477 or you may submit a tip online at gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online

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