Arrest after 2 years

mmy-Dana Cornett  · nspdotorSegam6mgtg1733ai102h41i81u017cl031t071a3chi2561h4clm  · 

Coffee County Ga Sheriff's Office

nspdotorSegam6mgtg1733ai102h41i81u017cl031t071a3chi2563h4clm  · 

Douglas, GA – After nearly two decades, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), in partnership with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office and multiple Missouri law enforcement agencies, has arrested Jon Worrell, 58, of Douglas, Georgia, for the 2006 murder of his wife, Doris Worrell. Jon Worrell, now residing in Maryville, Missouri, was taken into custody without incident on May 20, 2025, and has since been extradited to Coffee County. He faces charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Aggravated Battery.

On September 20, 2006, Doris Worrell, 39, was found shot and killed inside the couple’s business, Jon’s Sports Park, in Douglas, Georgia. While early reports suggested a robbery gone wrong, the case remained open as suspicions and evidence slowly began to point toward Jon Worrell. Investigators later uncovered that Jon had been in a relationship with the family’s live-in nanny, Paola Yarberry, and feared losing custody of his children if divorced. Evidence showed that Jon had conspired to have Doris killed and recruited individuals for the crime. Although previous suspects were arrested, charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

“Relief, gratitude, and sorrow—that’s what I feel today,” said Sheriff Fred Cole. “This case was never forgotten. Our team, along with the GBI, has worked tirelessly to uncover the truth, and today we honor Doris and her loved ones with this long-overdue justice.” Sheriff Cole also praised his predecessor, Sheriff Doyle Wooten, for his foundational commitment to the case. The arrest follows a renewed investigative push, which included travel to Costa Rica where Paola Yarberry ultimately cooperated, enabling agents to corroborate past evidence and secure the arrest warrants.

“This is a message to those involved in any unsolved crimes—we are coming,” added Sheriff Cole. “This case proves justice has no expiration date, and our pursuit will not end until the truth comes to light.” Sheriff Cole extended his gratitude to Missouri partners, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nodaway and Buchanan County Sheriff’s Offices, and the Maryville Police Department, for their critical support in apprehending Worrell. The investigation remains active, and the case will be forwarded to the Waycross Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

BOLO

 BOLO Please if anyone sees a White Chevrolet Trailblazer with big white peeling initials on the back window PBC, black front bumper and it is cracked on drivers side, front passenger side fender is also dented in and tinted windows please call me 912-602-2629 or my mom at 912-571-5890. My dad has been missing since 9:15pm last night and he’s not answering any phone calls and we can’t find him anywhere. Please please be on the lookout out for him! We are checking a couple more places and will then be filing a missing persons report. Please share with everyone! Last known possible location is Highway 99.

All reactions:

1717

At Least 23 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Through 3 States

 

Lawrence Bryant/Reuters

At Least 23 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Through 3 States

In Missouri and Kentucky alone, tornadoes killed at least 21 people, officials said. Dozens more were injured, and officials warned that the death toll may rise.

Read more

Mexican Navy Sailboat Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge

 

Dave Sanders for The New York Times

Mexican Navy Sailboat Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy training sailboat with nearly 300 people on board struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge, the police said. Three people were deemed to be in critical condition and another 17 were seriously injured.

Read more.

Suspect in Palm Springs Bombing Is Said to Have Died in Blast

 

Kyle Grillot for The New York Times

Suspect in Palm Springs Bombing Is Said to Have Died in Blast

A 25-year-old man targeted a fertility clinic in California on Saturday, injuring four people and damaging buildings across the desert city’s downtown.

Read more

 

Joe Biden, in April. AJ Mast for The New York Times

Biden’s cancer

Former President Joe Biden has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. It is Stage 4, the most deadly stage for the illness, and it has spread to his bones. It cannot be cured.

However, his doctors may be able to manage the disease and extend his life. Research backed by the National Institutes of Health has improved survival rates. Some men whose prostate cancer has spread “can live five, seven, 10 or more years,” a doctor at Duke said. Read more about the disease.

Diagnosis: Doctors found the cancer late last week after Biden, 82, attended an appointment to check on urinary symptoms. They discovered a small nodule on his prostate.

Treatment: Biden will likely take a drug or injections that limit his testosterone.

Responses: President Trump said on social media that he was saddened to hear of the diagnosis. Kamala Harris called Biden a “fighter.”

His state as president: More details have emerged recently about Biden’s declining health in office, in a new book and in audio that reveals how frail he sounded late in his presidency. Listen to the audio, which was The Morning’s most clicked link yesterday.

Family health: This isn’t the first public diagnosis for Biden. In 1988, he battled two brain aneurysms that threatened to end his political career. His son Beau died in 2015 from an aggressive form of brain cancer. As vice president, Biden led a “moonshot” initiative to find a cure for cancer.

George Wendt, Who Played Norm on “Cheers,” Dies at 76

 

Jeff Christensen/Associated Press

George Wendt, Who Played Norm on “Cheers,” Dies at 76

The burly, easygoing Chicago native became a staple of living rooms for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

Read more