THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
EXECUTIVE ORDER 
 
BY THE GOVERNOR: 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
On February 26, 1999, individuals discovered the badly decomposed remains of a child, John Doe, between five and seven years of age. The remains were located in a wooded area near the intersection of Clifton Springs and Clifton Church Road in South DeKalb County, Georgia; and 
 
WHEREAS: While the cause and manner of death of John Doe has not been determined, law enforcement personnel have launched a 
vigorous homicide investigation; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Section 45-12-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 
provides that the Governor of the State of Georgia is authorized, in his discretion, to offer and cause to be paid a reward for information leading to the arrest and 
conviction of any person or persons who have committed a 
felony in the State of Georgia. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, PARTICULARLY BY VIRTUE 
OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE CODE SECTION, IT IS HEREBY 
 
ORDERED: 
 
That a reward in the amount of $5,000.00 is hereby offered 
 
for information leading to the identification of the 
 
remains of John Doe and the arrest and conviction of the 
 
person or persons responsible for the death of John Doe. 
 
th This 8 day of 
 
1999. 
 
GOVERNOR 
 
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 
A-14-0015-1999