Meredith Emerson

Meredith Emerson

Meredith Emerson went missing while hiking in the North Georgia mountains. Rescue crews searched for her. Authorities now believe that Meredith Emerson was murdered. Follow the Meredith Emerson search here.

Meredith Emerson's body found

Meredith Emerson , the young female hiker who went missing on New Years day, was finally found. Unfortunately, her body was found in northern Georgia and it was clear to authorities that she had been murdered. She died of a blunt force trauma to the head and was later decapitated. art.missing.hiker.ap.jpg

Gary Michael Hilton , 61, is being charged with her murder. If found guilty, he may potentially be eligible for the death penalty. Hilton led investigators to her body Monday, officials said.

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