A Walton County man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend, 54-year-old Blairsville resident Colette Michelle Sease.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest on Wednesday, March 12, noting assistance in the case from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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On March 10, Newton County investigators and assisting agencies executed a search warrant at a Walton County residence, where they arrested Travis Abbott, 53, of Loganville.
Abbott has been charged with murder and concealing Sease’s death. He is being held at the Walton County Detention Center and will be transferred to the Newton County Detention Center at a later date.
An investigation into Sease’s death began March 3 when deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning in a lake off Georgia 212 in Covington. However, a preliminary investigation determined the victim’s death was a homicide, and the investigation remains active.
In the arrest announcement, Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown extended his deepest condolences to Sease’s family.
According to her obituary, the Rockledge, Florida, native “brought light and love into the lives of everyone she met, leaving an indelible mark on her family, friends, and community.”
“Colette had a charismatic and free-spirited nature that drew people to her,” the obituary reads. “Her loving and generous heart made everyone around her feel special and cherished.
“To her family and friends, she was larger than life—a beacon of positivity who always saw the best in people. Colette took immense pride in her roles as a mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.
“Her unwavering love and support were the foundation of her family, and her legacy of kindness will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.”
A celebration of Colette’s life will be held at a later date, “where loved ones can gather to honor her memory and share stories of her remarkable life.”
In the meantime, people are invited to sign her online obituary and leave condolences at www.peachtreecremation.com.
“Colette’s vibrant spirit, boundless love, and unwavering generosity will be deeply missed, but her legacy will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in eternal peace. Forever in our hearts, always in our memories,” the obituary concludes.
