17-year-old Blake Chappell went missing in October 2011 after attending his homecoming dance. His body was found in a nearby creek two months later. The autopsy confirmed Blake died from a gunshot wound to the head and his death was ruled a homicide. Officials believe he was only in the water for about a week, leaving his whereabouts unknown for weeks.
On September 12, 2025, Scotty Elliot Smith was arrested for Blake's murder.
If you have any information about the disappearance or death of Blake Chappell, please contact the Newnan Police at (770) 254-2355 or Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Listen to our original coverage of Blake's case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blake-chappell/id1469338483?i=1000547248892
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