Worth man arrested for Tift murder
Tifton Police say ex-boyfriend arrested in fatal shooting of Hannah Patterson
TIFTON, GA – Thursday, The Worth County Sheriff’s Office arrested Demarcus Laquan Brown (22) of Sylvester, Georgia on warrants issued by Tifton Police Detectives for the shooting death of Hannah Beth Patterson (21) of Ty Ty, Georgia.
This incident stemmed from an estranged relationship between Brown and Patterson which had been broken off by Patterson. Demarcus Brown has been charged with 2 Counts of Aggravated Assault, Arm Robbery, Kidnapping, and Felony Murder and is being held in the Tift County Jail.
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at approximately 10:48 PM, Tifton Police responded to the intersection of 5th Street and Tift Avenue in Tifton, Georgia in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers found a female sitting in the driver seat of her vehicle with gunshot wounds. The female was identified as Hannah Beth Patterson (21) of TyTy, Georgia. Ms. Patterson was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Tifton Police Department Investigation Division requested assistance from the Region 15 Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Scene Specialist. Ms. Patterson’s body was transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for an autopsy.
The investigation is still active and ongoing. If you have any information on this case, please contact Detective Lieutenant Chris Luckey at 229-382-3132 or our Tip Line at 229- 391-3991.
