Looks like a scene from the movie Deliverance.
Horrifying.
GA - Mary & Elwyn Crocker Jr, both 14, starved, beaten & buried, Effingham Cnty, 20 Dec 2018 Arrests
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Tuesday, August 26th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 8/10/25 reference post #533 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-27
8/12/25 Docket update: [425] Miscellaneous. Original transcript dated 8/6/25 before Judge Hube. (Sherry Wages, reporter) Motion 134 & 135, demurrer 78 & 79 hearing transcript filed separately under seal 08/12/25 filed by Sherry Wages. 8/14/25 Docket update: [426] (113) Order denying defendant's motion to produce testimony before the Superior Court of Effingham County relating & pertaining to the search warrants issued in this case by Kathy Anderson. Motions hearing on 8/18/25 @ 9am & on 8/26/25, 8/28/25, 8/29/25 & on 10/14/25 all at 9am.
8/15/25 Docket update: [427] Defendant's brief in response to State's motion to deny defense motion to quash indictment without an evidentiary hearing filed by Allan Sincox.
8/18/25 Update: Motion hearing on some outstanding motions heard. Next motions hearing on 8/26/25 regarding any motions carried over from August 18th. Motions hearing also on 8/28/25 & 8/29/25 @ 9am & Motion hearing re depositions for Cpt. Rick Dailey & Roy Prater on 10/14/25 @ 9am.
8/19/25 Docket updates: [428] Brief. Motion #127-State's reply to Motion #127 to dismiss indictment or bar the death penalty on the grounds that prosecutors sought indictment in bad faith, knowing they had no evidence proving Mark Wright committed the crimes alleged & that they deliberately misled the grand jury by mischaracterizing the evidence & withholding exculpatory evidence filed by Christine S. Barker. [429] Order on Motion #127-Order denying defendant's motion #127 to dismiss indictment or bar the death penalty on the grounds that prosecutors sought indictment in bad faith, knowing they had no evidence proving Wright committed the crimes alleged & that they deliberately misled the grand jury by mischaracterizing the evidence & withholding exculpatory evidence by Judge Kathy Anderson.
8/21/25 Docket updates: [430] State's motion to destroy evidence filed by Breedon. [431] State's motion to limit evidentiary hearings in accordance with well settled law filed by Breedon. 8/22/25 Docket update: [432] Brief in support of motion to suppress arrest warrants & fruits of an unconstitutional arrest filed by Sincox. 8/25/25 Docket updates: [433] Order on Rule 22 request -granted (WTOC) filed by Kathy Anderson. [434[ Brief in support of Motion 125-brief in support of motion for order quashing search warrants purportedly authorizing the seizure & search of Wright's cell phone & suppressing all evidence resulting from that seizure & search of his cellphone filed by Sincox.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Kimberly Rene Wright (50/now 56) (Step-grandma) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 8/10/25 reference post #533 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-27
8/12/25 Docket update: [425] Miscellaneous. Original transcript dated 8/6/25 before Judge Hube. (Sherry Wages, reporter) Motion 134 & 135, demurrer 78 & 79 hearing transcript filed separately under seal 08/12/25 filed by Sherry Wages. 8/14/25 Docket update: [426] (113) Order denying defendant's motion to produce testimony before the Superior Court of Effingham County relating & pertaining to the search warrants issued in this case by Kathy Anderson. Motions hearing on 8/18/25 @ 9am & on 8/26/25, 8/28/25, 8/29/25 & on 10/14/25 all at 9am.
8/15/25 Docket update: [427] Defendant's brief in response to State's motion to deny defense motion to quash indictment without an evidentiary hearing filed by Allan Sincox.
8/18/25 Update: Motion hearing on some outstanding motions heard. Next motions hearing on 8/26/25 regarding any motions carried over from August 18th. Motions hearing also on 8/28/25 & 8/29/25 @ 9am & Motion hearing re depositions for Cpt. Rick Dailey & Roy Prater on 10/14/25 @ 9am.
8/19/25 Docket updates: [428] Brief. Motion #127-State's reply to Motion #127 to dismiss indictment or bar the death penalty on the grounds that prosecutors sought indictment in bad faith, knowing they had no evidence proving Mark Wright committed the crimes alleged & that they deliberately misled the grand jury by mischaracterizing the evidence & withholding exculpatory evidence filed by Christine S. Barker. [429] Order on Motion #127-Order denying defendant's motion #127 to dismiss indictment or bar the death penalty on the grounds that prosecutors sought indictment in bad faith, knowing they had no evidence proving Wright committed the crimes alleged & that they deliberately misled the grand jury by mischaracterizing the evidence & withholding exculpatory evidence by Judge Kathy Anderson.
8/21/25 Docket updates: [430] State's motion to destroy evidence filed by Breedon. [431] State's motion to limit evidentiary hearings in accordance with well settled law filed by Breedon. 8/22/25 Docket update: [432] Brief in support of motion to suppress arrest warrants & fruits of an unconstitutional arrest filed by Sincox. 8/25/25 Docket updates: [433] Order on Rule 22 request -granted (WTOC) filed by Kathy Anderson. [434[ Brief in support of Motion 125-brief in support of motion for order quashing search warrants purportedly authorizing the seizure & search of Wright's cell phone & suppressing all evidence resulting from that seizure & search of his cellphone filed by Sincox.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Kimberly Rene Wright (50/now 56) (Step-grandma) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
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Thursday, August 28th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 8/25/25 reference post #542 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-28
8/25/25 Docket updates: [433] Order on Rule 22 request -granted (WTOC) filed by Kathy Anderson. [434[ Brief in support of Motion 125-brief in support of motion for order quashing search warrants purportedly authorizing the seizure & search of Wright's cell phone & suppressing all evidence resulting from that seizure & search of his cellphone filed by Sincox.
8/26/25 Update: No info yet on hearing. Next motions hearing on 8/28/25 @ 9am & on 8/29/25 & on 10/14/25.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Kimberly Rene Wright (50/now 56) (Step-grandma) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 8/25/25 reference post #542 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-28
8/25/25 Docket updates: [433] Order on Rule 22 request -granted (WTOC) filed by Kathy Anderson. [434[ Brief in support of Motion 125-brief in support of motion for order quashing search warrants purportedly authorizing the seizure & search of Wright's cell phone & suppressing all evidence resulting from that seizure & search of his cellphone filed by Sincox.
8/26/25 Update: No info yet on hearing. Next motions hearing on 8/28/25 @ 9am & on 8/29/25 & on 10/14/25.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Kimberly Rene Wright (50/now 56) (Step-grandma) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
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Some docket updates - hearing dates stay the same.
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Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
435 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - 05-20-2025; crocker motion hearings; effingham co; judge hube sucr2019000434;435;436 ecrocker; kwright; awright - exparte hearing transcript filed under seal 08/26/25 08/25/2025 Carter, Toni
436 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - (note 1 of 2) motions before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages.... matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense... defendant present, currently in effingham county jail... motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 08/26/2025
437 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - (note 1 of 2) motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85... (cont'd to note 2) 08/26/2025
438 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - (note 2 of 2 cont'd) motions heard: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102... to resume with motion 103 08/28/25 08/26/2025
439 Order order on rule 22 request- granted 08/27/2025 Balleck, Deana
440 Response state's response to defendant's motion 91 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
441 Response state's response to defendant's motion 92 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
442 Response state's response to defendant's motion 94 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
443 Response state's response to defendant's motion 95 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
444 Response state's response to defendant's motion 96 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
445 Response state's response to defendant's motion 97 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
446 Response state's response to defendant's motion 98 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
447 Response state's response to defendant's motion 99 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
448 Response state's response to defendant's motion 100 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
449 Response state's response to defendant's motion 101 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
450 Response state's response to defendant's motion 103 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
451 Response state's response to defendant's motion 105 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
452 Response state's response to defendant's motion 108 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
453 Response state's response to defendant's motion 109 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
454 Response state's response to defendant's motion 110 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
455 Response state's response to defendant's motion 111 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
456 Response state's response to defendant's motion 116 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
457 Response state's response to defendant's motion 122 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
458 Response state's response to defendant's motion 123 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
459 Response state's response to defendant's motion 124 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
Kim
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Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
392 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - 05-20-2025; crocker motion hearings; effingham co; judge hube sucr2019000434;435;436 ecrocker; kwright; awright - exparte hearing transcript filed under seal 08/26/25 08/25/2025 Carter, Toni
393 Leave of Absence loa- laura cobb from 11/19/25-1/1/26 08/27/2025 Cobb, Ms. Laura
Elwyn:
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
656 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - transcript of motions hearing before judge hube dated may 20, 2025 -elwyn crocker;, kimberly wright; mark anthony wrigh(exparte hearing transcript sealed, filed 08/26/25) 08/25/2025 Carter, Toni
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Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
435 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - 05-20-2025; crocker motion hearings; effingham co; judge hube sucr2019000434;435;436 ecrocker; kwright; awright - exparte hearing transcript filed under seal 08/26/25 08/25/2025 Carter, Toni
436 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - (note 1 of 2) motions before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages.... matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense... defendant present, currently in effingham county jail... motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 08/26/2025
437 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - (note 1 of 2) motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85... (cont'd to note 2) 08/26/2025
438 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - (note 2 of 2 cont'd) motions heard: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102... to resume with motion 103 08/28/25 08/26/2025
439 Order order on rule 22 request- granted 08/27/2025 Balleck, Deana
440 Response state's response to defendant's motion 91 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
441 Response state's response to defendant's motion 92 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
442 Response state's response to defendant's motion 94 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
443 Response state's response to defendant's motion 95 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
444 Response state's response to defendant's motion 96 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
445 Response state's response to defendant's motion 97 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
446 Response state's response to defendant's motion 98 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
447 Response state's response to defendant's motion 99 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
448 Response state's response to defendant's motion 100 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
449 Response state's response to defendant's motion 101 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
450 Response state's response to defendant's motion 103 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
451 Response state's response to defendant's motion 105 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
452 Response state's response to defendant's motion 108 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
453 Response state's response to defendant's motion 109 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
454 Response state's response to defendant's motion 110 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
455 Response state's response to defendant's motion 111 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
456 Response state's response to defendant's motion 116 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
457 Response state's response to defendant's motion 122 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
458 Response state's response to defendant's motion 123 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
459 Response state's response to defendant's motion 124 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
Kim
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
392 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - 05-20-2025; crocker motion hearings; effingham co; judge hube sucr2019000434;435;436 ecrocker; kwright; awright - exparte hearing transcript filed under seal 08/26/25 08/25/2025 Carter, Toni
393 Leave of Absence loa- laura cobb from 11/19/25-1/1/26 08/27/2025 Cobb, Ms. Laura
Elwyn:
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
656 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - transcript of motions hearing before judge hube dated may 20, 2025 -elwyn crocker;, kimberly wright; mark anthony wrigh(exparte hearing transcript sealed, filed 08/26/25) 08/25/2025 Carter, Toni
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Friday, August 29th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 8/25/25 reference post #543 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-28
8/26/25 Update: No info yet on hearing. Next motions hearing on 8/28/25 @ 9am & on 8/29/25 & on 10/14/25.
8/25/25 Docket update: [435] Miscellaneous. Original transcript of 5-20-2025; Crocker motion hearings; Effingham Co; Judge Hube. Exparte hearing transcript filed under seal filed by Toni Carter. 8/26/25 Docket updates: [436, 437, 438] Miscellaneous. [436] Note 2 of 2-Motions before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Christine Barker for the State & Allan Sincox & Melinda Ryals for the defense. Defendant present, currently in Effingham County jail. Motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85. [437] Note 1 of 2-Motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85. [438] Miscellaneous. Note 2 of 2-Motions heard: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102... to resume with motion 103.
8/27/25 Docket updates: [439[ Order on Rule request-granted by Deana Balleck. [439 to 459] State's respose to defendant's motions 91, 92, 94 to 101, 103, 105, 108 to 111, 116, 122 to 124 all filed by Matthew Breedon. 8/28/25 Update: Motions hearing continues on 8/29/25 @ 9am.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Kimberly Rene Wright (50/now 56) (Step-grandma) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 8/25/25 reference post #543 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-28
8/26/25 Update: No info yet on hearing. Next motions hearing on 8/28/25 @ 9am & on 8/29/25 & on 10/14/25.
8/25/25 Docket update: [435] Miscellaneous. Original transcript of 5-20-2025; Crocker motion hearings; Effingham Co; Judge Hube. Exparte hearing transcript filed under seal filed by Toni Carter. 8/26/25 Docket updates: [436, 437, 438] Miscellaneous. [436] Note 2 of 2-Motions before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Christine Barker for the State & Allan Sincox & Melinda Ryals for the defense. Defendant present, currently in Effingham County jail. Motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85. [437] Note 1 of 2-Motions heard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85. [438] Miscellaneous. Note 2 of 2-Motions heard: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102... to resume with motion 103.
8/27/25 Docket updates: [439[ Order on Rule request-granted by Deana Balleck. [439 to 459] State's respose to defendant's motions 91, 92, 94 to 101, 103, 105, 108 to 111, 116, 122 to 124 all filed by Matthew Breedon. 8/28/25 Update: Motions hearing continues on 8/29/25 @ 9am.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Kimberly Rene Wright (50/now 56) (Step-grandma) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
Crocker Case: Mark Wright pleads guilty, DA announces
District Attorney Robert Busbee announced today that Mark Wright entered a guilty plea this morning in the case involving the deaths of Elwyn Crocker Jr. and Mary Crocker.
Wright pled guilty to the following charges:
Murder in the Second Degree (reduced from Malice Murder)
Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree (reduced from First Degree)
Two counts of Concealing the Death of Another
False Imprisonment.
Sentencing is scheduled for October. Mark Wright faces 10-80 years in prison.
During sentencing, both the prosecution and the defense will have the opportunity to present evidence, with the final decision resting with Judge Matthew Hube.
As part of the plea agreement, the death penalty has been removed from consideration.
In a press release, DA Busbee issued the following statement:
This case has weighed heavily on Effingham County for many years. While there is still a long road ahead, today’s plea is an important step toward accountability and justice for Elwyn Crocker Jr. and Mary Crocker. I am relieved that this matter is finally moving forward after being stalled for so long. Our office remains committed to seeing this case through to its conclusion."
District Attorney Robert Busbee"
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Docket updates - none for Kim. For Kim & Elwyn their next hearing is on 10/14/25.
Mark:
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Calendar criminal motion calendar-depositions for cpt. rick dailey & roy prater 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar - sentencing hearing - day 3 of 3 10/08/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar - sentencing hearing - day 2 of 3 10/07/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar - sentencing hearing - day 1 of 3 10/06/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 08/29/2025 09:00 AM
Filings
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460 Response motion #124 - state's response to defendant's motion to condduct pre-trial hearing on admissibility of hearsay offered under the "necessity exception" or hearsay evidence offered "to explain conduct" 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
461 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - motions before judge hube... court reporter toni carter.. matt breedon & christine barker for the state.. allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense.. def present, currently in eff co jail... wtoc present... defense motions heard: 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137 08/28/2025
462 Disposition amended - reduced to 2nd degree murder 08/29/2025
463 Disposition nolle prosequi 08/29/2025
464 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
465 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
466 Disposition nolle prosequi 08/29/2025
467 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
468 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
469 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
470 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - motions before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages.. matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense... defendant present, currently in eff co jail... state plea offer accepted, waiver of right to withdraw guilty plea filed... non-negotiated guilty plea entered, cont'd to 10/06, 10/07, & 10/08/25 sentencing hearing 08/29/2025
471 Indictment INDICTMENT - 08/29/25 signed guilty - sentencing hearing 10/06, 10/07, & 10/08/25 08/29/2025
472 Miscellaneous SWORNSTATMENT - swornstatment - (no sentencing information completed yet) 08/29/2025
473 Miscellaneous CLERKSWORKSHEET - clerksworksheet - plea information only 08/29/2025
474 Waiver WAIVER - defendant's waiver of right to withdraw guilty plea 08/29/2025
475 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
476 Notice Printed NOTICEPRINTED - party notice printed court event: sentencing court date: the 29th day of august, 2025 judge: 08/29/2025
Elwyn:
Filings
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657 Motion motion 125 - motion to prevent disclosure of defense requested dfcs records to the state 08/28/2025 Stangl, Kara
658 Brief state's response to motion 125 and motion to enforce court's order on august 19, 2025 on motion 58 08/28/2025 Barker, Christine S
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Mark:
Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar-depositions for cpt. rick dailey & roy prater 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar - sentencing hearing - day 3 of 3 10/08/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar - sentencing hearing - day 2 of 3 10/07/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar - sentencing hearing - day 1 of 3 10/06/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 08/29/2025 09:00 AM
Filings
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460 Response motion #124 - state's response to defendant's motion to condduct pre-trial hearing on admissibility of hearsay offered under the "necessity exception" or hearsay evidence offered "to explain conduct" 08/27/2025 Breedon, Matthew
461 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - motions before judge hube... court reporter toni carter.. matt breedon & christine barker for the state.. allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense.. def present, currently in eff co jail... wtoc present... defense motions heard: 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137 08/28/2025
462 Disposition amended - reduced to 2nd degree murder 08/29/2025
463 Disposition nolle prosequi 08/29/2025
464 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
465 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
466 Disposition nolle prosequi 08/29/2025
467 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
468 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
469 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
470 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - motions before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages.. matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense... defendant present, currently in eff co jail... state plea offer accepted, waiver of right to withdraw guilty plea filed... non-negotiated guilty plea entered, cont'd to 10/06, 10/07, & 10/08/25 sentencing hearing 08/29/2025
471 Indictment INDICTMENT - 08/29/25 signed guilty - sentencing hearing 10/06, 10/07, & 10/08/25 08/29/2025
472 Miscellaneous SWORNSTATMENT - swornstatment - (no sentencing information completed yet) 08/29/2025
473 Miscellaneous CLERKSWORKSHEET - clerksworksheet - plea information only 08/29/2025
474 Waiver WAIVER - defendant's waiver of right to withdraw guilty plea 08/29/2025
475 Disposition guilty plea 08/29/2025
476 Notice Printed NOTICEPRINTED - party notice printed court event: sentencing court date: the 29th day of august, 2025 judge: 08/29/2025
Elwyn:
Filings
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657 Motion motion 125 - motion to prevent disclosure of defense requested dfcs records to the state 08/28/2025 Stangl, Kara
658 Brief state's response to motion 125 and motion to enforce court's order on august 19, 2025 on motion 58 08/28/2025 Barker, Christine S
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These people are so disgustingly evil, so obviously well fed themselves and yet starving the kids. Moo
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Crocker Sr. texted: 'Almost done burying Mary's.'
To which his mother-in-law Kim Wright enthusiastically responded: 'Cool! How deep?'
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not deep enough. May every last one of them rot and suffer the torments of hell when they finish rotting in jail.
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Docket updates:
Elwyn
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658 Brief motion # 58 -state's response to motion to prevent disclosure of dfcs records and motion to enforce this court's order on august 19, 2025 on motion #58 08/28/2025 Barker, Christine S
659 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - 05-19-2025; effingham co; elwyn crocker hearings sucr2019434h- motions hearing transcript 09/06/2025 Carter, Toni
Mark
Filings
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477 Order order on rule 22 request- granted (wsav-tv) 09/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy
478 Notice notice of intent to offer expert testimony at sentencing hearing 09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
479 Miscellaneous miscellaneous - james agrbino, ph.d. consulting in child and adolescent development summary 09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
480 Miscellaneous miscellaneous - curriculum vita - james garbarino 09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
481 Motion motion to present testimony at sentencing hearing via videoconferencing
09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
Kim - no docket updates - but has plea hearing!!
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Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/30/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/29/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/28/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/27/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion to depose 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar 09/16/2025 09:00 AM
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Elwyn
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658 Brief motion # 58 -state's response to motion to prevent disclosure of dfcs records and motion to enforce this court's order on august 19, 2025 on motion #58 08/28/2025 Barker, Christine S
659 Miscellaneous originaltranscript - 05-19-2025; effingham co; elwyn crocker hearings sucr2019434h- motions hearing transcript 09/06/2025 Carter, Toni
Mark
Filings
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477 Order order on rule 22 request- granted (wsav-tv) 09/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy
478 Notice notice of intent to offer expert testimony at sentencing hearing 09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
479 Miscellaneous miscellaneous - james agrbino, ph.d. consulting in child and adolescent development summary 09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
480 Miscellaneous miscellaneous - curriculum vita - james garbarino 09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
481 Motion motion to present testimony at sentencing hearing via videoconferencing
09/10/2025 Sincox, Allan
Kim - no docket updates - but has plea hearing!!
Events
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Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/30/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/29/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/28/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/27/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion to depose 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar 09/16/2025 09:00 AM
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Okay - it looks like the hearing was held - but going to post this anyway -
Tuesday, Sept. 16th:
*Plea Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneysNathanial L. Studelska out as of 7/3/25, Christina Rudy, Jack M. Downie, Sarah M. Downie & Lead defense attorney Christian Lamar out as lead attorney replaced by Laura Cobb.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 6/5/25 reference post #509 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-26
6/10/25 Docket update: [380] Scheduling Order adding motions hearings on 10/27, 10/28, 10/29 & 10/30/25 @ 9am by Kathy Anderson. 6/12/25 Docket update: [381] Order granting def's unnumbered motion to enforce Order granting discovery of facts & data underlying F.B.I. DNA testing by Kathy Anderson. State's motions to depose witnesses on 10/14/25 @ 9am. Motions hearing on 6/16/25 @ 9am.
6/16/25 Update: No info on motions hearing yet. Next motions hearing re deposition of Cpt. Rick Dailey & Roy Prater on 10/14/25 @ 9am. 6/19/25 Docket update: [382] State's motion to reconsider exclusion of DNA results filed by Breedon. 6/20/25 Docket update: [383] State's discovery disclosure filed by Breedon.
7/1/25 Docket update: [384] Scheduling order for motions hearings on 10/27 to 10/30/25 @ 9am added. 7/2/25 Docket update: [385} State's notice as to outstanding motions which will require an evidentiary hearing filed by Matthew Breedon. 7/3/25 Docket update: [386] Substitution of Counsel. Replacing lead attorney Christian Lamar with Laura Cobb filed by Laura Cobb.
7/16/25 Docket update: [387] Leave of Absence for Laura Cobb on 8/22/25 filed. 7/30/25 Docket update: {388] State's discovery disclosure filed by Matthew Breedon. 8/1/25 Docket updates: [389] 3.3a Supplement special demurrer motion filed by Laura Cobb. [390] Notice of motions requiring evidentiary hearing filed by Laura Cobb.
8/21/25 Docket update: [391] State's motion to destroy evidence filed by Breedon. 8/25/25 Docket update: [392] Miscellaneous. Original transcript of 5-20-2025; Crocker motion hearings; Effingham Co; Judge Hube. Exparte hearing transcript filed under seal filed by Toni Carter. 8/27/25 Docket update: [393] Leave of Absence for Laura Cobb from 11/19/25-1/1/26.
9/12/25 Update: Plea hearing set on 9/16/25 @ 9am.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) – Plead guilty (8/29/25 & sentencing hearings on 10/6/ thru 10/8/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
Tuesday, Sept. 16th:
*Plea Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneys
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 6/5/25 reference post #509 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-26
6/10/25 Docket update: [380] Scheduling Order adding motions hearings on 10/27, 10/28, 10/29 & 10/30/25 @ 9am by Kathy Anderson. 6/12/25 Docket update: [381] Order granting def's unnumbered motion to enforce Order granting discovery of facts & data underlying F.B.I. DNA testing by Kathy Anderson. State's motions to depose witnesses on 10/14/25 @ 9am. Motions hearing on 6/16/25 @ 9am.
6/16/25 Update: No info on motions hearing yet. Next motions hearing re deposition of Cpt. Rick Dailey & Roy Prater on 10/14/25 @ 9am. 6/19/25 Docket update: [382] State's motion to reconsider exclusion of DNA results filed by Breedon. 6/20/25 Docket update: [383] State's discovery disclosure filed by Breedon.
7/1/25 Docket update: [384] Scheduling order for motions hearings on 10/27 to 10/30/25 @ 9am added. 7/2/25 Docket update: [385} State's notice as to outstanding motions which will require an evidentiary hearing filed by Matthew Breedon. 7/3/25 Docket update: [386] Substitution of Counsel. Replacing lead attorney Christian Lamar with Laura Cobb filed by Laura Cobb.
7/16/25 Docket update: [387] Leave of Absence for Laura Cobb on 8/22/25 filed. 7/30/25 Docket update: {388] State's discovery disclosure filed by Matthew Breedon. 8/1/25 Docket updates: [389] 3.3a Supplement special demurrer motion filed by Laura Cobb. [390] Notice of motions requiring evidentiary hearing filed by Laura Cobb.
8/21/25 Docket update: [391] State's motion to destroy evidence filed by Breedon. 8/25/25 Docket update: [392] Miscellaneous. Original transcript of 5-20-2025; Crocker motion hearings; Effingham Co; Judge Hube. Exparte hearing transcript filed under seal filed by Toni Carter. 8/27/25 Docket update: [393] Leave of Absence for Laura Cobb from 11/19/25-1/1/26.
9/12/25 Update: Plea hearing set on 9/16/25 @ 9am.
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) – Plead guilty (8/29/25 & sentencing hearings on 10/6/ thru 10/8/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
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for Kim - Docket update!!
Charges
Count Code Section Offense Description Offense Date Disposition Disposition Date
1 16-5-1 malice murder 01/01/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
2 16-5-1 malice murder 01/01/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
3 16-5-1 felony murder 01/01/2018 merged 09/16/2025
4 16-5-1 felony murder 01/01/2018 merged 09/16/2025
5 16-6-22.2 aggravated sexual battery 01/01/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
6 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
7 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
8 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
9 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
10 16-10-31 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
11 16-10-31 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
12 16-5-41 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
13 16-5-41 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
14 16-13-30(a)(8) possession of hydrocodone 12/20/2018 no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 03/08/2019
15 16-13-30(a)(8) possession of alazapram 12/20/2018 no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 03/08/2019
16 16-13-30(a) possession of oxycodone 12/20/2018 no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 03/08/2019
Filings
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394 Miscellaneous PRISONERSPERSONALHISTORYSHEET - prisonerspersonalhistorysheet 09/16/2025
395 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - plea before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages... matthew breedon & robert busbee for the state... christian lamar & laura cobb for the defense... defendant present, currently in effingham co jail... guilty plea entered, life sentence without parole 09/16/2025
396 Indictment INDICTMENT - 09/16/25 signed guilty & sentenced 09/16/2025
397 Miscellaneous SWORNSTATMENT - swornstatment 09/16/2025
398 Miscellaneous CLERKSWORKSHEET - clerksworksheet 09/16/2025
399 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
400 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
401 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
402 Disposition no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 09/16/2025
403 Disposition no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 09/16/2025
404 Disposition no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 09/16/2025
405 Disposition merged - merge with count 1 09/16/2025
406 Disposition merged - merge with count 2 09/16/2025
407 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
408 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
409 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
410 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
411 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
412 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
413 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
414 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
415 Sentence life sentence - life without parole 09/16/2025
416 Sentence life sentence - life without parole c/c 09/16/2025
417 Sentence life sentence - life in prison, followed by life on probation c/c 09/16/2025
418 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
419 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
420 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
421 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
422 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
423 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
424 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
425 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
426 Order 09/16/2025 Gill, Megan
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Count Code Section Offense Description Offense Date Disposition Disposition Date
1 16-5-1 malice murder 01/01/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
2 16-5-1 malice murder 01/01/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
3 16-5-1 felony murder 01/01/2018 merged 09/16/2025
4 16-5-1 felony murder 01/01/2018 merged 09/16/2025
5 16-6-22.2 aggravated sexual battery 01/01/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
6 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
7 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
8 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
9 16-5-70(e)(1) cruelty to children - 1st degree 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
10 16-10-31 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
11 16-10-31 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
12 16-5-41 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
13 16-5-41 concealing death of another 12/20/2018 guilty plea 09/16/2025
14 16-13-30(a)(8) possession of hydrocodone 12/20/2018 no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 03/08/2019
15 16-13-30(a)(8) possession of alazapram 12/20/2018 no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 03/08/2019
16 16-13-30(a) possession of oxycodone 12/20/2018 no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 03/08/2019
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
394 Miscellaneous PRISONERSPERSONALHISTORYSHEET - prisonerspersonalhistorysheet 09/16/2025
395 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - plea before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages... matthew breedon & robert busbee for the state... christian lamar & laura cobb for the defense... defendant present, currently in effingham co jail... guilty plea entered, life sentence without parole 09/16/2025
396 Indictment INDICTMENT - 09/16/25 signed guilty & sentenced 09/16/2025
397 Miscellaneous SWORNSTATMENT - swornstatment 09/16/2025
398 Miscellaneous CLERKSWORKSHEET - clerksworksheet 09/16/2025
399 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
400 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
401 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
402 Disposition no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 09/16/2025
403 Disposition no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 09/16/2025
404 Disposition no further action anticipated - ?restrict (non-criminal just 09/16/2025
405 Disposition merged - merge with count 1 09/16/2025
406 Disposition merged - merge with count 2 09/16/2025
407 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
408 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
409 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
410 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
411 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
412 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
413 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
414 Disposition guilty plea 09/16/2025
415 Sentence life sentence - life without parole 09/16/2025
416 Sentence life sentence - life without parole c/c 09/16/2025
417 Sentence life sentence - life in prison, followed by life on probation c/c 09/16/2025
418 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
419 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
420 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
421 Sentence confinement - 20 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
422 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
423 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
424 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
425 Sentence confinement - 10 years to serve c/c 09/16/2025
426 Order 09/16/2025 Gill, Megan
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Update!
Tuesday, Sept. 16th:
*Plea & Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneysNathanial L. Studelska out as of 7/3/25, Christina Rudy, Jack M. Downie, Sarah M. Downie & Lead defense attorney Christian Lamar out as lead attorney replaced by Laura Cobb.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 9/12/25 reference post #553 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-28
9/16/25 Update: Plea hearing. Plead guilty to all charges. Sentenced to life without parole (murder charges). 9/16/25 Docket update: [394 & 395] Miscellaneous. Plea before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Robert Busbee for the State. Christian Lamar & Laura Cobb for the defense. Defendant present, currently in Effingham County jail. Guilty plea entered, life sentence without parole. [396] Indictment signed guilty & sentenced on 9/16/25. [397 & 398] Miscellaneous. [399 to 416] Disposition. Guilty plea [Count 1 & 2]. Count 3 & 4 merged. [415 to 425] Sentence. Life sentence-life without parole (counts 1-3). Count 5-14: 20 years & 10 years to serve c/c. Order signed by Megan Gill. Next motions hearing on 10/14/25 - maybe?
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) – Plead guilty (8/29/25 & sentencing hearings on 10/6/ thru 10/8/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
Tuesday, Sept. 16th:
*Plea & Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneys
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 9/12/25 reference post #553 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-28
9/16/25 Update: Plea hearing. Plead guilty to all charges. Sentenced to life without parole (murder charges). 9/16/25 Docket update: [394 & 395] Miscellaneous. Plea before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Robert Busbee for the State. Christian Lamar & Laura Cobb for the defense. Defendant present, currently in Effingham County jail. Guilty plea entered, life sentence without parole. [396] Indictment signed guilty & sentenced on 9/16/25. [397 & 398] Miscellaneous. [399 to 416] Disposition. Guilty plea [Count 1 & 2]. Count 3 & 4 merged. [415 to 425] Sentence. Life sentence-life without parole (counts 1-3). Count 5-14: 20 years & 10 years to serve c/c. Order signed by Megan Gill. Next motions hearing on 10/14/25 - maybe?
*Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) – Motions hearing on 10/14/25.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) – Plead guilty (8/29/25 & sentencing hearings on 10/6/ thru 10/8/25.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
Crocker Case: Kim Wright enters guilty plea, sentenced to life without possibility of parole
Tuesday, District Attorney announced that Kim Wright entered a negotiated guilty plea Tuesday morning involving the deaths of Elwyn Crocker Jr. and Mary Crocker.
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Events
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Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion to depose 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Kim
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
427 Proceeding PROCEEDING - gdc receipt # 352156 09/16/2025
428 Order final disposition - life without parole 09/16/2025 Gill, Megan
429 Order final disposition - amended disposition 09/16/2025 Gill, Megan
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Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/30/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/29/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/28/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/27/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion to depose 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
[Not too sure she will have these court dates - but they have not put vacated on them yet].
Mark:
Filings
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482 Notice notice of intent to offer possible expert testimony at sentence hearing 09/17/2025 Sincox, Allan
483 Motion motion to present testimony at sentencing hearing via videoconferencing 09/17/2025 Sincox, Allan
484 Notice notice of intent to offer expert testimony at sentencing hearing 09/17/2025 Sincox, Allan
485 Order order granting def's mtn re videoconferencing- dr. james garbarino 09/18/2025 Anderson, Kathy
486 Order order granting defendant's motion to present testimony at sentencing hearing via video conferencing- andrew garrett 09/18/2025 Balleck, Deana
487 Request REQUEST - email & rule 22 request from court tv 09/19/2025
Events
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Calendar criminal motion calendar - depositions for cpt. rick dailey and roy prater 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar-sentencing hearing day 3 of 3 andrew garrett & james garbarino via webex 10/08/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar-sentencing hearing-day 2 of 3 andrew garrett & james garbarino via webex 10/07/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar-sentencing hearing-day 1 of 3 andrew garrett & james garbarino via webex 10/06/2025 09:00 AM
link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion to depose 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Kim
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
427 Proceeding PROCEEDING - gdc receipt # 352156 09/16/2025
428 Order final disposition - life without parole 09/16/2025 Gill, Megan
429 Order final disposition - amended disposition 09/16/2025 Gill, Megan
Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/30/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/29/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/28/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 10/27/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion to depose 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
[Not too sure she will have these court dates - but they have not put vacated on them yet].
Mark:
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
482 Notice notice of intent to offer possible expert testimony at sentence hearing 09/17/2025 Sincox, Allan
483 Motion motion to present testimony at sentencing hearing via videoconferencing 09/17/2025 Sincox, Allan
484 Notice notice of intent to offer expert testimony at sentencing hearing 09/17/2025 Sincox, Allan
485 Order order granting def's mtn re videoconferencing- dr. james garbarino 09/18/2025 Anderson, Kathy
486 Order order granting defendant's motion to present testimony at sentencing hearing via video conferencing- andrew garrett 09/18/2025 Balleck, Deana
487 Request REQUEST - email & rule 22 request from court tv 09/19/2025
Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - depositions for cpt. rick dailey and roy prater 10/14/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar-sentencing hearing day 3 of 3 andrew garrett & james garbarino via webex 10/08/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar-sentencing hearing-day 2 of 3 andrew garrett & james garbarino via webex 10/07/2025 09:00 AM
Calendar criminal plea day calendar-sentencing hearing-day 1 of 3 andrew garrett & james garbarino via webex 10/06/2025 09:00 AM
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