Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Appalachian Trail Web Site Warns Hikers of Zinkhan

The Appalachian Trail Web site (http://www.appalachiantrail.org/) has put out a warning for hikers to be on the lookout for triple murder suspect George Zinkhan.

Zinkhan is wanted by police for questioning in the murders of three individuals in Athens, Georgia on April 25, including his wife.
Zinkhan was last seen driving a red Jeep Liberty and he may be in possession of a firearm. Police are unsure of his whereabouts but say that Zinkhan is an avid hiker and has spent time on the Appalachian Trail in the past.

A wanted poster (PDF download) has been provided by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Zinkhan is 57 years of age, 6' 3", 240 pounds. He was last seen driving a 2005 red Jeep Liberty with Georgia tags (AIX1376).

If you locate Zinkhan or his vehicle, do not contact him, dial 911. Any other information can be forwarded to Ranger Eric Barron of the Appalachian Trail Park Office at (301) 639-0167.

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