The woman told police she met Hill on Match.com. The two messaged on the dating site March 27, then met in person later that day, police said.
"During their short romance, he convinced her that they were in love and wanted to buy a house together," Gwinnett County Police Department spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said in a news release. "They went house hunting and selected a home they were interested in."
Within a week of knowing one another, Hill and the woman agreed to get married, Pihera said.
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The woman gave Hill more than $80,000 to put toward the purchase of the house and to buy furniture.
“Following the exchange of money, the suspect ceased all contact,” Pihera said.
Investigators learned that Hill lives in an apartment in Duluth with another woman and a child. They said Hill has changed his name more than five times in the past 2 1/2 years and is accused of committing similar acts in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.
Anyone with information on Hill’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000 by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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