Man arrested in death of missing girl
by staff reports
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The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 40-year-old Shane Clifton Collett, of 678 Yarbrough Mill Road in Griffin, in regard to the death of 9-year-old Skyler Dials.

According to a press release by Sheriff Wendell Beam, Collett has been charged with murder, kidnapping and concealing a death. He is currently being held in the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center without bond.

Investigators are awaiting the results of the autopsy, which will determine the cause of death.

(For the complete story, see Sunday’s GDN print edition.)
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David8692
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December 27, 2012
In my opinion, you should know the details of my cousins charges. In fact, you should understand that he would never hurt anyone on purpose. He had planned on getting married on New Year's. He had a lot of plans. So why would he do this on purpose? He ONLY admitted to moving the body!!!!! The rest was more likely an accident that led him to wonder what was going to happen to him. He moved her body out of fear. No one can say what they would have done different, unless they were actually there!!!!!!! My question is why would any parent/guardian let their child walk alone to someone's house? Why wouldn't they teach the child to knock before entering? In my opinion, the family is just as guilty as my cousin!!!!!! He's HUMAN, HE MADE A MISTAKE!!!!! GET OVER IT AND PRAY ABOUT IT!!!! GOD KNOWS THIS MAN'S TRUE HEART!!!!! I FEEL SORRY FOR ALL OF YOU JUDGMENTAL HYPOCRITES!!!!! HE HAS A FAMILY TOO!!!! THIS MAN IS ALSO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!!!! HE LOVES CHILDREN AND I WOULD TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF ALL OF THOSE I LOVE!!!!! LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE!!!!
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GAresident
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January 20, 2013
So seems to me you should recant your opinion on here now with what has come out......I don't care if he just "moved the body"....that's WRONG! If something else had happened to the child any normal person would have called 911 not just move the body of the precious little girl like a bag of trash!!! Praying for this precious baby and her Guardians/Parents....only!!
pastorgreene
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December 24, 2012
Personally, I would like to see him hang upon conviction right near the courhouse to show others what will happen if you hurt or kill a child in Spalding County. This coward should be taken out in county jail. Another idea is bring back the firing squad and let the little girls mother be one of the shooters.
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ck2103
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December 22, 2012
The electric chair is just too easy. God bless this little angel and her family. I "hope" they fry you!
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planeman
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December 25, 2012
No, The stupid government will house and protect him with mine and your buck.
David8692
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December 27, 2012
Know the facts before you judge!!!! Keep judging and God just might "fry" you!!!!!!