Update: Man Charged With Kidnapping In Missing Hiker Case

Tools

Update: Man Charged With Kidnapping In Missing Hiker Case

By Associated Press

Story Published: Jan 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM EST

Story Updated: Jan 5, 2008 at 10:24 PM EST

Investigators say they no longer think the victim Meredith Emerson is alive. Emerson has been missing since Tuesday after she went hiking in Northern Georgia.

An arrest warrant was issued due to evidence recovered from the suspect's van.

Gary Hilton had been the person of interest after several hikers saw him talking with Emerson.

He was found in Atlanta. Emerson was with her dog when she went missing.

Saturday, investigators found that dog about 50 miles from where she disappeared.

Friday, Jan 4 at 8:55 PM amber alert wrote ...

how about posting a picture of the man, so someone else is not hurt?

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

WAGT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

WAGT Weather

Click here for 7 Day Forecast
Icon
Current Temp 53 °F
Overcast
More Weather

WAGT Weather

On Demand

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

What's On Tonight Full Schedule

Viewer Poll

Did you vote in the runoff election?

  • Yes, I voted today
  • Yes, I voted early
  • No, I did not vote this time