On November 4, 2020 Anthony Glen Hunt Jr. was arrested for the murder of Tony Duncan. This murder happened on April 28th, 2018. Mr. Duncan’s body was discovered on Jagger Road near Nauvoo on May 4th, 2018.
On October 16, 2023 Hunt pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in Walker County Circuit Court, and received a sentence of life. Other charges will run consecutive with his Life sentence.
Hunt’s arrest and conviction are a result of a case that was previously closed, but reopened by Cold Case Investigator Mike Cole.
After reviewing all the statements and other forensic evidence, Investigator Cole established enough probable cause to obtain a Grand Jury indictment, and a warrant for his arrest for Murder and other charges.
Cole says these cases are very challenging, and take time to gather the evidence to make an arrest.
“One of our biggest challenges is waiting for results to be examined and returned to us. I’m thankful that I reopened the case, otherwise this man would have literally gotten away with Murder,” Cole said. “I realize it is very frustrating for the families of the victims. We try as hard as we can to get everything we need to get a conviction. We stay in direct contact with District Attorney Bill Adair and his staff. When we finally get to lock someone behind bars, the relief definitely overtakes any frustration endured.”
Sheriff Nick Smith applauded Cole’s dedication on this case.
“Finally, the family can get some closure, and hopefully this helps with the grieving process. It can be frustrating when things take time,” Smith said. “Cold Cases go cold for a reason, and I’m thankful that we have guys like Mike that are willing to put in the work to see a result like this. To get subpoenas, track down suspects, interview people, and do everything needed to get a warrant is hard work. But that’s not where it stops; you have to take it to court, and then see them locked up.
“To get a life sentence on someone when a case was already closed is pretty strong, and I’m thankful for this team,” he added. “I appreciate District Attorney Bill Adair and his office for working with us, and having patience with us as we got all of the necessary things to do the job correctly.”
