Debbie Collier of Athens, was found dead in Habersham County. HABERSHAM COUNTY, FR – The sudden disappearance and death of Athens woman Debbie Collier has shocked people across Georgia and the nation. Details surrounding the discovery of the woman’s body in the woods in Habersham County have raised questions about her disappearance and death. While there aren’t many concrete investigative details surrounding the woman’s initial disappearance, here’s everything we know about the case:

Who Was Debbie Collier?

Deborrah Todd Collier was a 59-year-old resident of Athens, according to police. Police identified Collier’s adult daughter as Amanda Bearden. She told investigators that her mother had no history of mental illness and that she had a “bad back,” indicating to law enforcement that she could not walk far on foot. Carriage House Realty, Inc. in Athens employed someone named Debbie Collier as a Front Office Manager, according to the website. The company’s social media did not publicly acknowledge Debbie Collier’s death until September 22. Debbie Collier appears to have shared a Facebook account with her husband, Steve Collier. Collier was a Georgia Bulldogs football fan, according to public Facebook posts.

When did Debbie Collier disappear?

Collier was reported missing from Athens on September 10. Her daughter, Amanda Bearden, told investigators that her mother’s car was in the store at the time and that she left the house in a rented Chrysler Pacifica SUV with only her license and a debit card. Based on the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office’s account of the incident report, Athens-Clarke County Police received assistance from Habersham deputies on September 11th.

When, where was Debbie Collier found?

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Athens-Clarke County Police are releasing more of the disturbing details surrounding the death of Debbie Collier. She is the woman found naked, partially burned, dead and “grabbing a small tree” in the woods. On the afternoon of September 11th, Habersham County deputies and Tallulah Falls police officers responded to the area on Ga. Hwy. 15 in Clarkesville where Collier’s car was reported. A police sergeant found a car parked in an apparent “pull” that led to an old logging road on Ga. Hwy. 15 on the north side, according to an incident report. A Tallulah Falls police officer told investigators the car was in the same spot around 5 p.m. on September 10. In the investigation report, the officer said that it is common for cars to overturn in the area. A memorial stands on the side of the road where the woman’s body was found in Athens. (FOX 5 Atlanta) The car was unlocked and empty, according to the investigative report. Law enforcement called in the Georgia State Air Patrol for assistance.

How did investigators use satellite radio to find Debbie Collier’s car?

Investigators in Habersham County where Debbie Collier’s body was discovered.
Someone working for Sirius XM contacted Habersham County Sheriff’s Office investigators on behalf of the Athens-Clarke County Police regarding the location of Debbie Collier’s car. The satellite radio operator said there was a signal from Ga. Highway 15 and Victory Home Lane in Clarkesville. Not every car with Sirius XM is capable of being tracked by law enforcement.

A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office report said the investigation indicated the incident was drug-related. It is not known what kind of drugs were involved and which parties were buying, selling or dealing drugs.

What was Debbie Collier’s cause of death?

The GBI crime lab is analyzing Debbie Collier’s body and items from her car. The findings of the researchers are still pending. WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHICS: Investigators found her partially burned, naked and “holding onto a small tree,” according to police documents. Downhill from the scene, investigators found a blue tarp with burn marks and “a naked woman lying on her back, gripping a small tree with her right hand,” according to the incident report. Investigators believe whoever was responsible tried to burn the body. Her remains were “apparently burned with what appeared to be charring in her abdomen.” Investigators said there is no evidence to suggest that Debbie Collier’s disappearance and death are related to a kidnapping or suicide. Law enforcement has not issued an alert for Debbie Collier’s disappearance, which sometimes happens in active abduction situations. Collier’s daughter told investigators that her mother had no history of suicidal tendencies.

How is Venmo connected to Debbie Collier’s death?

Investigators with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department told Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies that the last known message from Debbie Collier was a Venmo transfer from an account belonging to Steve Collier to Amanda Bearden, who police identify as as Collier’s daughter. The metaphorical message reads, “They’re not going to let me love you, there’s a house key in the blue pot by the door.” FOX 5 Atlanta obtained the original Venmo transfer from Steve Collier to Amanda Bearden.
FOX 5 Atlanta obtained a picture of a Venmo transfer from Steve Collier to Amanda Bearden. Police said the haul was for $2,385. Based on past transactions, Debbie Collier may have had access to the Venmo account.

Is there a suspect or person of interest in Debbie Collier’s death?

Investigators had not released information about a suspect or person of interest as of Sept. 22. On Wednesday, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office said investigators executed multiple search warrants at locations directly connected to the victim. Investigators in Habersham County also interviewed “those closest to the victim.” “After receiving the results and reports from all subpoena submissions and records, sheriff’s office investigators are attempting to locate persons of interest for further surveillance and interviews,” a statement from the sheriff’s office said. Anyone with information is asked to call Habersham County Sheriff’s Office investigators Cale Garrison at 706-839-0559 or George Cason at 706-839-0560. FOX News Digital contributed to this report.