Columbia Police Treat Search for Missing Woman as Homicide-Level Investigation
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Police in Columbia have escalated their efforts to find 56-year-old Angela Fuller, a woman last seen in late August, saying the case is now being treated much like a homicide investigation.
Missing Since August 29
Fuller was last seen on August 29 in the 3000 block of North Beltline Boulevard, an area between Two Notch Road and Forest Drive. She was reported missing on September 1 by a loved one who had grown concerned after losing contact.
Authorities have not confirmed whether Fuller was alone at the time of her disappearance.
Search Intensifies
On Tuesday, officers searched more than 75 locations across Columbia, including vacant buildings and empty lots, as part of their expanded search for Fuller. Chief of Police Skip Holbrook said investigators are committed to bringing her home but acknowledged the direction of the case has shifted.
By the afternoon, police released a statement saying:
“Based on the amount of time that has passed since Ms. Fuller was last seen and evidence seized by investigators, we are investigating this incident in a manner similar to a homicide investigation.”
Community Asked to Help
While no foul play has been publicly confirmed, investigators are asking for the community’s help. Anyone with information about Fuller’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or submit a tip online.
A Family Waiting for Answers
The search for Fuller underscores the difficult balance between hope and fear for families of the missing. Police say they remain committed to exhausting every lead, while loved ones continue waiting for any word on her safety.
If you live near North Beltline Boulevard and may have seen anything unusual around August 29, police ask you to come forward. Share your information or thoughts with us at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
