Police in Georgia are currently searching for a man who is suspected of leaving a deceased woman at a hospital before fleeing the scene. The individual in question, identified as Michael Lee Harrelson, 47, arrived at Doctors Hospital in Augusta late on Monday night seeking help, but nurses discovered that the woman in his car was already deceased. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, a nurse found the woman unresponsive and not breathing in Harrelson’s vehicle. Shortly after the discovery, as hospital staff rushed to assist, Harrelson reportedly drove away. Authorities have turned to social media to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating Harrelson.
The deceased woman has been identified as Selena Johnson, 41, from Hephzibah, located approximately 16 miles from Augusta. Her identity was confirmed through fingerprint analysis. Johnson was pronounced dead at 10.50pm, and a post-mortem examination has been scheduled to determine the cause of her death. Law enforcement has not disclosed the relationship between Harrelson and Johnson.
Harrelson is being sought for questioning in connection with the “suspicious death” and has existing warrants for unrelated offenses. He has not yet been charged in relation to Johnson’s death. Descriptions provided by authorities indicate that Harrelson is approximately 5ft 6in tall, weighs around 153lbs, is bald, and has brown eyes. Police are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
The sheriff’s office released a statement saying, “Michael Lee Harrelson is wanted for questioning in reference to a suspicious death that occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital. Michael Harrelson has active warrants through this agency from unrelated cases.” Individuals who encounter Harrelson or possess information about him are encouraged to reach out to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.