Categories: Featured StoriesNews

Sheriff’s Office Releases Murder Suspect’s Name in Sharp Mountain Case

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office released updated information moments ago regarding the Sharp Mountain Murder case involving a 16-year-old suspect. Please see press release below.For immediate Release: November 26, 2012

The First Appearance of a 16 year old male was made today before a Superior Court Judge in the West Annex courtroom of the Pickens County courts. The juvenile was made advised of his charge of Murder. During the hearing, the Judge ordered that the juvenile undergo a psychological examination before continuing through the judicial process. He was also assigned a Court Appointed Attorney at this time.

Due to the nature of the charges and the fact that the juvenile is currently being charged in Superior Court, our office is releasing the information of the offender as:

· Name: Joseph M. Addis

· 16 years of age (born in 1996)

· He has been charged with Murder under the Official Code of Georgia (16-5-1).

Daniel McKeon

Recent Posts

Dragons pick up road win against Rebels

Blue Ridge, Ga -- A 515 battle took place on Friday, September 4th as the…

6 days ago

Dragons battle former region foe in home opener

Jasper, GA -- The Pickens Dragons were home for the first time during the 2026…

2 weeks ago

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 8/16 – 8/23/2026

Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…

2 weeks ago

GBI Arrests Former Jasper Police Officer on Multiple Charges

JASPER, Ga. — A former Jasper Police Department officer has been arrested on multiple charges…

3 weeks ago

Dragons fall in high scoring season opener

Kennesaw, Ga -- No more scrimmages as it was time to kick off the 2026…

3 weeks ago

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 8/9 – 8/16/2026

Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…

3 weeks ago