Warrant issued for son of man found decomposed in bedroom of a Columbus residence in 2023

Columbus police are looking for the son of a man they found dead and decomposing in a house last year.

Police have established probable cause and issued a murder warrant for Samuel Haynes. He is the son of a Billy Haynes, who was found decomposed in the bedroom of a Columbus residence last year, according to police.

Police said they responded on November 19, 2023, to the 1000 block of Lawyers Lane for a welfare check for Billy Haynes.

Responding officers discovered a male decomposed in the bedroom who was identified as Billy Haynes, according to a press release.

An autopsy revealed he died from stab/puncture wounds, according to police.

“Evidence was collected from the scene and several items were sent to the GBI Crime Lab for processing,” police said.

Police are asking anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Sergeant Demetrius Battle at (706) 225-4340 or dbattle@columbusga.org.