From my memoirs, the Bitter Memories series about my kidnapping and abuse as a child and other times in my life, to crime fiction, to the true crime case of Hannah Anderson and Jim DiMaggio that I wrote about in Zip Ties and Lies — a case in the minds of many that is still unsolved — I was reminded that I've had a strong interest, probably for 45 years, in the many unsolved cold cases across the United States. And believe me, there are many collecting dust on a shelf!

So, with 9 books currently available, moving my main interest toward the unsolved, I have decided to focus on some of these cold case homicides.

I am still working on a crime fiction sequel to Cutter's Revenge, but my main focus has shifted to South Carolina. Specifically Spartanburg County, with at least 49 unsolved homicides. I feel someone needs to look into what’s going on in that county!

The first case that specifically caught my attention was also presented on America’s Most Wanted TV show years ago. It was a quadruple murder case that, from what I've found out so far, I feel should have been solved a long time ago. Did law enforcement even attempt to solve this case? It appears not.

If anyone knows anything about this case please contact me by email at suejulsen.books@yahoo.com. You can remain anonymous.

Superbike Motorsports:

Nearly 11 years ago, on November 6, 2003, four people were gunned down at Superbike Motorsports on Parris Bridge Road in Chesnee, South Carolina. The location of this building is rather secluded, with no other businesses or homes close by.

The Senior Investigator at the time, William Gary of the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, stated, “It was almost like the people were taken by surprise. No sign of a struggle.”

The victims, in no particular order, were: 1) The owner, Scott Ponder, age 30. With his cell phone in his hand, he was found outside in the parking lot, shot in the back and in the head. He never had a chance to make a call, but he did key in #33. It is assumed that he was trying to call his wife since on speed dial she was #3. His wife was pregnant at the time. In fact, just two days prior to his death, for the first time, they had seen the ultrasound of their baby boy. She had last talked to Scott on the phone around 2:00 pm. It makes sense, knowing he was about to die, to try to call her.

2) Brian Lucas, age 30, Ponder's best friend and office manager, was found in the doorway of the business, also shot in the back and in the head. I was told that Brian had a rather large life insurance policy.

3) Beverly Guy, age 52, Ponder's mother and bookkeeper for the business, was found inside the showroom, shot at least twice. One of those shots was to the head. Her ex-husband, Scott’s father, had been in prison for many years. It is unclear when he was released from prison, but in 1990 he disappeared and has not been heard from since. To date his remains have not been found. After eight years Beverly had him declared legally dead. She was remarried, and from all accounts, she was happy in her marriage.

4) Christopher Shubert or Sherbert (there is a discrepancy on his last name), age 26, the mechanic for the bike shop, was found in the back work area, also shot at least twice, one shot was to the head. Christopher also went by the nickname of "Shooby". He was a new employee, and so far no further information has been found on him.

The police believe the first shots occurred at 2:50 pm, with the last shots fired at 2:52 pm. They also believe the shooter shot each one, then returned and put another bullet in the head of each victim, just to make sure they were dead. Sketches were released of possible suspects and/or witnesses, but no one came forward.

A man named Noel Lee, who claimed to be friends with Ponder and Lucas, found the bodies. It was reported that Lee phoned 9-1-1 approximately 20 minutes after the last shot was fired.

Twenty minutes would give the shooter plenty of time to wipe down the shop, removing fingerprints, and from the reports, it appears the shop had been wiped down. Was Noel Lee upset with Ponder, or one of the other employees? The story Lee presented for being at the shop was apparently bogus, and he changed his story from the original version told.

It was also discovered that one of the detectives on this case knew Noel Lee, had gone to school with him, and lived near by him. From what I've read online, Noel Lee was never investigated. Was this because the detective was good friends with Lee? Was Noel Lee the actual shooter? Even if he wasn't, he should have been first in line of suspects, just because he found the bodies.

Another report stated that a customer was in the store shortly before the shootings, wearing a coat. It was hot that day — too hot for a coat or a jacket — so was this customer wearing the coat to conceal a weapon? Was this unidentified man the shooter? Did he catch the employees of the shop by surprise?

Ponder had been filling out paperwork on a sale, but he had not written in the customer’s name. Was the man in the coat this customer? Or was there another customer in the shop right before the shooting?

Is it possible that Lee, the man in the coat, and two other people, a man and a woman seen fighting in the shop’s parking lot right before the shootings, be in this together?

Superbike also did business on the internet. They had customers across the country. It has been speculated that a customer felt ripped off and wanted revenge. If so, was this person angry enough to travel from wherever, to kill?

Copy and paste this link in your browser to see the 2003 sketch of the person of interest in this case: http://www.goupstate.com/article/2003... . And this one for sketches of two possible witnesses: http://www.goupstate.com/article/2003...

Police are also looking for drivers of two vehicles reported at the shop the day of the crime. One vehicle was described as a dull red or burgundy late 1980’s to early 1990’s Honda Civic or Chevy Cavalier-style vehicle. The other vehicle is a full-size pickup thought to be a dark blue or black late-model Chevy Z-71. Witnesses describe the truck as being "very sharp" with chrome side rails.

This case leaves a mystery that has lasted for so many years. What was the motive for these murders? We know it wasn't robbery, because nothing was taken. Is it possible that Brian Lucas was killed for the insurance money, and the others were killed to leave no witnesses behind? Did Brian’s spouse, the one who would have benefited from his death, have anything to do with these brutal murders? A very large life insurance policy would be motive.

Scott Ponder and his wife were ecstatic about the birth of their child, therefore, it does not make sense that his wife would be involved in any way. This leaves the new employee, Christopher “Shooby” Shubert (or Sherbert) as an unknown possible link. Was “Shooby” the actual target for whatever reason? Or, was it connections of Beverly's ex-husband? It has been stated that he had been mixed up with the Mafia.

All these questions, and more, needs to be answered. And someone has the answers. It’s understandable that any witnesses were terrified back in 2003, but it’s been nearly 11 years. Will that person or persons now come forward with information to clear up this unsolved cold case?

I hope by bringing this case to my readers someone will know something and will come forward. The families of these victims need closure. Remember, contact me personally by email, or call CRIME STOPPERS. You can remain anonymous.

For more information about these homicides you can Google Superbike Motorsports Quadruple Murder. There are numerous articles about the case.

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