He is a person of interest in the missing hiker near Blood Mountain in Georgia.
About 60 years old, silver hair. About 160 pounds, 5’10". May have very large yellow backpack or a yellow jacket. Very weathered, looks like he’s been on the trail for awhile. Teeth are very bad or non-existent. May have had a reddish-colored dog with him.
_CLW_ Here's a link to a page that has this person of interest's picture: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/14964662/detail.html
_hiker_ Late Thursday officials said they believe the man seen with Emerson (the lost hiker) was Gary Michael Hilton, a DeKalb County resident. Union County officials are asking anyone with information on Hilton's whereabouts to give them a call. It's possible Hilton is driving a 2000-2001 white Chevy Astro van with DeKalb County plate AFQ 1310.
He was wearing a yellow jacket and a large backpack – “something you would use for a couple of days,” she said.
Anyone with information about Hilton should call the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 706-439-6038.
Let’s not jump to conclusions with this guy. It doesn’t look good for him, but we must find the girl first. With the police knowing his tag number, but must also know where he lives. If he is guilty of anything I’m sure the police will find out. I think the best we can do know is pray for her and her family. And if you live close to the area volunteer to help search on Friday and this weekend.
If anyone hears anything keep us posted.
_Bilko_