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Shred of fabric confirmed to be that of Cristi Ruso by family members

Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard has confirmed today that on Tuesday, a piece of fabric was discovered in the burn pile at the home of Colby Tatom where he confessed to 'cremating' the body of Cristi Ruso.


Relatives at the site confirmed that the fabric belonged to an article of clothing Ruso was wearing the day she was killed.

Colby Tatom watches as authorities search a burn pile behind his house on Tuesday afternoon. Image courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office
Colby Tatom watches as authorities search a burn pile behind his house on Tuesday afternoon. Image courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office

Press Release on Tuesdays search of the Tatom property:



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