Greenville, SC — Investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Homicide Unit are actively seeking information regarding the unsolved murder of Janet Denise Abrilz. The 28-year-old woman’s body was discovered on August 27, 2023, in the area of Lakeside Park on Piedmont Highway.
The grim discovery was made by a passerby who immediately alerted local authorities. Responding deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and found Abrilz unresponsive. Despite attempts to revive her, she was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Greenville County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted a thorough autopsy, which concluded that Abrilz’s death was the result of homicide. Specific details regarding the manner of her death have not been disclosed to the public, as the investigation is ongoing.
Community Response and Investigation Efforts
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the Greenville community, particularly in the vicinity of Lakeside Park, a popular recreational area known for its scenic beauty and family-friendly environment. Community members have expressed their condolences to Abrilz’s family and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The GCSO Homicide Unit has been working tirelessly to gather evidence and follow up on leads. Detectives have conducted numerous interviews, canvassed the area for surveillance footage, and collected forensic evidence from the scene. However, despite these efforts, no significant breakthroughs have been made, leading investigators to seek the public’s assistance.
Appeal for Information
In an effort to generate new leads, the GCSO is appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area of Lakeside Park around the time of the incident. They are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who may have been in the park on August 27 or who may have any information about Abrilz’s movements or acquaintances leading up to her death.
“We are committed to bringing justice for Janet Denise Abrilz and her family,” said Sheriff Hobart Lewis. “We believe that someone out there has information that could be crucial to solving this case. No detail is too small, and we urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Contact Information
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Greenville at 23-CRIME (864-232-7463). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to solving this case and bringing closure to Abrilz’s family. The community’s cooperation is essential in helping investigators piece together the events that led to this tragic loss of life.
