2003 Columbus cold case moves to Superior Court
2003 Columbus cold case moves to Superior Court By Olivia Gunn | February 5, 2021 at 9:23 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 11:56 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus cold case is going before a judge 17 years later.
The suspect in the murder of Albert Woolfolk made his first appearance in court Friday.
Woolfolk was found stabbed to death in his home July 18, 2003. According to police, the accused killer, Alvin Barfield, said he didn’t know Woolfolk and had never been to his home. Police said evidence found in the home had Barfield’s fingerprints on it, linking him to the crime.
Arrest made in 17-year-old Columbus cold case investigation
Arrest made in 17-year-old Columbus cold case investigation By James Giles | January 21, 2021 at 9:28 PM EST - Updated January 22 at 12:07 AM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department announced Thursday an arrest in the 2003 murder investigation.
According to police, the body of 45-year-old Albert Woolfolk was found in his home on Macon Road at around 10 a.m. on the morning of July 18, 2003. Woolfolk had been stabbed multiple times. He had a son and a wife, who were not at the home during the incident.
âItâs a great feeling to be able to share with the family, and I was able to speak with them earlier to let them know that we appreciate their patience,â said Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon.