The tragic discovery of two missing Georgia firefighters, Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander, has left their families and communities in mourning. The bodies of Anderson and Kuhbander were found in Cocke County, Tennessee, on Sunday, according to the Hinesville Police Department. The two firefighters, who were reported missing from Liberty County, Georgia, on June 25, were discovered inside a vehicle along Hollow Road in Cosby, Tennessee.
The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery of the bodies but did not immediately release their identities. However, the Hinesville Police Department later identified the deceased as Anderson and Kuhbander. The vehicle, a dark-colored 2017 Ford Focus with Georgia license plate GEX655, was also found at the scene.
The circumstances leading to their deaths remain unclear, and authorities have not provided details about the events that transpired. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Cocke County deputies are actively investigating the case. The bodies have been sent for autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.
Anderson and Kuhbander were both firefighters with the Liberty County Fire Department. Their disappearance and subsequent deaths have shocked the community. The Hinesville Police Department expressed their condolences to the families, stating, “We extend our deepest condolences to the Anderson and Kuhbander families during this incredibly difficult time.”
The timeline of events leading up to their disappearance began on June 22, when Anderson was arrested in Pooler, Georgia, after confronting Kuhbander and keying his car. The two had been romantically involved for years but had recently broken up. On June 24, Kuhbander called his mother, expressing concern that Anderson was “blowing up” his phone. Surveillance footage later showed Kuhbander leaving a gym but not returning to his car, while Anderson’s vehicle was spotted in the same parking lot.
Authorities issued a lookout for Anderson on June 26 after a welfare check at her home raised concerns about her state of mind. A note found at her residence added to the worry. Anderson’s debit card was last used at a Circle K in South Carolina, and Kuhbander’s cell phone also pinged at the same location. Video footage also captured Anderson filling up her car at a South Carolina gas station.
The discovery of their bodies in Tennessee, nearly 400 miles north of Liberty County, has left many questions unanswered. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.
Liberty County Fire Chief Brian Darby paid tribute to the two firefighters, stating, “These two extremely dedicated employees put their hearts and souls into protecting and serving the citizens of Liberty County.” The loss of Anderson and Kuhbander is deeply felt by their colleagues and the community they served.
As the investigation continues, the families of Anderson and Kuhbander are left to grieve the loss of their loved ones. The Hinesville Police Department and other authorities are committed to uncovering the truth behind their deaths and providing answers to the grieving families.
The tragic end to the search for Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of supporting one another in times of crisis. The community of Liberty County and beyond mourns the loss of two dedicated firefighters who gave their all in service to others.
Source: WATE, WSAV, 11Alive, Hinesville Police Department, Cocke County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
