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Wanted Prof's Jeep Found in Ga. Ravine

Zinkhan, suspected of killing wife and 2 others, still at large

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 1, 2009 11:53 AM CDT

(Newser) – The University of Georgia professor suspected of shooting and killing his wife and two others last weekend remains at large, but authorities have finally found his car, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The Jeep was discovered “well off the beaten path” in a wooded ravine near George Zinkhan’s house. Police have taken precautions in their manhunt, running “things a little different because this guy is dangerous,” a captain says.

Authorities are still searching the 200-acre wooded area near the car for Zinkhan, who allegedly opened fire on a community theater gathering while his children waited in the car. The rural area near Zinkhan’s house has many horse farms and open areas. A nearby school was locked down until police could search the campus.

Armed University of Georgia police officers patrol the campus Monday. A nationwide manhunt is underway for professor George Zinkhan.
Armed University of Georgia police officers patrol the campus Monday. A nationwide manhunt is underway for professor George Zinkhan.   (AP Photo)
A University of Georgia police officer stops a car while SWAT team members behind Brooks Hall search for Professor George Zinkhan.
A University of Georgia police officer stops a car while SWAT team members behind Brooks Hall search for Professor George Zinkhan.   (AP Photo/Athens Banner-Herald, David Manning)
Robert Covington, right, walks down the street past an Athens-Clarke County Police officer standing guard in the neighborhood while investigating the shooting.
Robert Covington, right, walks down the street past an Athens-Clarke County Police officer standing guard in the neighborhood while investigating the shooting.   (AP Photo)
This 2006 photo provided by the University of Georgia shows George Zinkhan, professor in the department of marketing and distribution.
This 2006 photo provided by the University of Georgia shows George Zinkhan, professor in the department of marketing and distribution.   (University of Georgia)
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