Investigators say a tragic family incident in Richmond County left three people dead Sunday, including two sisters and their stepfather, in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation indicates that 55-year-old Sheri Methvin shot and killed her sister, Sandra Moulton, and their stepfather, Carmen Ray, before turning the gun on herself at a home on Bennock Mill Road.
While the coroner has not yet formally confirmed Moulton’s identity, investigators believe she was one of the two victims found at the residence. Friends of Moulton have begun mourning her loss online, remembering her as “the most peaceful, kind, gentle human.”
Deputies responded to the residence Sunday after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found all three individuals deceased. Authorities have not released further details about what may have led to the fatal confrontation.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office continues to work on positive identification and next-of-kin notifications. The sheriff’s office has stated there is no ongoing threat to the community as the investigation remains active.
This tragedy marks one of several domestic-related murder-suicides reported in Georgia this year, underscoring growing concerns about family violence and the need for mental health and crisis intervention resources.