South Carolina, Larry & Sandra Moore, couple in their 70's, found dead, 15 January 2026

[bestill]

Homicide investigation underway after couple in their 70s found dead in Upstate home

A homicide investigation is underway after a couple in their 70s were found dead in their Oconee County, South Carolina, home.

www.wyff4.com

Ruled homicide. Found deceased.

 

[bestill]

 

[bestill]

This is from a local unofficial fb page - Log into Facebook

 

[Jo in Calif]

At this time, Investigators believe that this incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public. A homicide investigation by the Sheriff’s Office is continuing at this time.

I think they might have an idea who committed this crime.
Possibly a family member, wanting an early inheritance maybe,

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office conducting Death Investigation - WNEG

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Oconee County Coroner’s Office are conducting a death investigation after the bodies of a man and woman were discovered inside of a home near...

wnegradio.com

 

[bestill]

At this time, Investigators believe that this incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public. A homicide investigation by the Sheriff’s Office is continuing at this time.

I think they might have an idea who committed this crime.
Possibly a family member, wanting an early inheritance maybe,

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office conducting Death Investigation - WNEG

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Oconee County Coroner’s Office are conducting a death investigation after the bodies of a man and woman were discovered inside of a home near...

wnegradio.com

Could also be someone that they have helped along the way!! Poor couple, sad and terrifying for them.

 

[technicallymissing]

Hmm with their elderly ages and the mention of “Oconee” immediately Russell and Shirley Dermond came to mind… looks like Oconee County SC is roughly a 2 and a half hour drive (125 miles) from Lake Oconee in Putnam County GA where the Dermonds lived. Probably no connection of course but it’s always too tempting to make potential connections when there is a similar unsolved crime near (ish) by I will say I never really take authorities at face value anymore when they say there is no threat to the public, I don’t think that statement alone indicates they have an idea who did this. We’ll see. RIP to poor Sandra and Larry (“traumatic injuries” ugh )

 

[bestill]

This is a link to the location - https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cromer+Moore+Dr,+South+Carolina+29693/@34.6857922,-83.138254,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8858ecc6aa5102ab:0xbb333f9c8767a95e!8m2!3d34.6857922!4d-83.138254!16s%2Fg%2F1wnbyqw8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDExMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

 

[technicallymissing]

The area appears quite rural with possibly only 2 residences on that road. There is also a church nearby.

 

[technicallymissing]

Interestingly enough re: the Dermonds, there is mention of Sandra & Larry owning a restaurant in the comments on Facebook in the posting of this article. It does sound like it was just the one, though, not multiple franchise locations like the Dermonds.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1419522192870073&id=100044369171810

 

[itsdev]

Hmm with their elderly ages and the mention of “Oconee” immediately Russell and Shirley Dermond came to mind… looks like Oconee County SC is roughly a 2 and a half hour drive (125 miles) from Lake Oconee in Putnam County GA where the Dermonds lived. Probably no connection of course but it’s always too tempting to make potential connections when there is a similar unsolved crime near (ish) by I will say I never really take authorities at face value anymore when they say there is no threat to the public, I don’t think that statement alone indicates they have an idea who did this. We’ll see. RIP to poor Sandra and Larry (“traumatic injuries” ugh )

This was my first thought as well. A weird coincidence.

 

[New Penny]

Hmm with their elderly ages and the mention of “Oconee” immediately Russell and Shirley Dermond came to mind… looks like Oconee County SC is roughly a 2 and a half hour drive (125 miles) from Lake Oconee in Putnam County GA where the Dermonds lived. Probably no connection of course but it’s always too tempting to make potential connections when there is a similar unsolved crime near (ish) by I will say I never really take authorities at face value anymore when they say there is no threat to the public, I don’t think that statement alone indicates they have an idea who did this. We’ll see. RIP to poor Sandra and Larry (“traumatic injuries” ugh )

The Dermond’s sprang into my mind instantly on reading this headline.

 

[bestill]

I am unfamiliar with the Dermond's case - here is a link from WS - GA - GA - Shirley, 87, & Russell Dermond, 88, Putnam County, 2 May 2014 - #10

 

[technicallymissing]

I am unfamiliar with the Dermond's case - here is a link from WS - GA - GA - Shirley, 87, & Russell Dermond, 88, Putnam County, 2 May 2014 - #10

Thank you bestill! Sorry about that, I should have included their link when I mentioned them.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Homicide investigation underway after couple in their 70s found dead in Upstate home

A homicide investigation is underway after a couple in their 70s were found dead in their Oconee County, South Carolina, home.

www.wyff4.com

Ruled homicide. Found deceased.

Thanks for starting a thread for this.
I found it interesting that the sheriff did not want the coroner to comment on details of the traumatic injuries that caused their deaths.
My first thought was that LE has a suspect in mind, like others have suspected.
Their house is not isolated but definitely rural. It is pretty much right next to Chau Ram Park. That would open up the question of if a stranger visiting the park might have seen them and thought they would be an easy mark. My husband and I have been there before. It is fairly popular with hiking trails etc.
I’ll add, Oconee County SC is not very close and has little in common with Lake Oconee GA other than the name.

 

[bestill]

Thanks for starting a thread for this.
I found it interesting that the sheriff did not want the coroner to comment on details of the traumatic injuries that caused their deaths.
My first thought was that LE has a suspect in mind, like others have suspected.
Their house is not isolated but definitely rural. It is pretty much right next to Chau Ram Park. That would open up the question of if a stranger visiting the park might have seen them and thought they would be an easy mark. My husband and I have been there before. It is fairly popular with hiking trails etc.
I’ll add, Oconee County SC is not very close and has little in common with Lake Oconee GA other than the name.

Thank you for pointing out the differences between Oconee in SC and GA and making the point about the Chau Ram Park.

 

[technicallymissing]

Thanks for starting a thread for this.
I found it interesting that the sheriff did not want the coroner to comment on details of the traumatic injuries that caused their deaths.
My first thought was that LE has a suspect in mind, like others have suspected.
Their house is not isolated but definitely rural. It is pretty much right next to Chau Ram Park. That would open up the question of if a stranger visiting the park might have seen them and thought they would be an easy mark. My husband and I have been there before. It is fairly popular with hiking trails etc.
I’ll add, Oconee County SC is not very close and has little in common with Lake Oconee GA other than the name.

Yes the proximity of both the park and the church to their house seems like there would loads of strangers orbiting fairly close to their home fairly regularly

 

[worm]

Thanks for starting this thread. Oconee is one of the nicest outdoor areas in this state with several cold cases on their books so I hate to think of another threat on the loose in those hills.

 

[bestill]

Thanks for starting this thread. Oconee is one of the nicest outdoor areas in this state with several cold cases on their books so I hate to think of another threat on the loose in those hills.

It's lovely up there, love the scenic Hwy 11 drive. I hope they have some leads on this!

 

[Synergizer Bunny]

I am unfamiliar with the Dermond's case - here is a link from WS - GA - GA - Shirley, 87, & Russell Dermond, 88, Putnam County, 2 May 2014 - #10

How horrific!! Who would go to this extreme?? It's one thing to murder an elderly couple, but to go to some gruesome extreme along with then hiding the bodies, sounds like someone wanting to get revenge for something. Moving the bodies to hide the discovery sounds like someone they knew. Otherwise, why take that risk?

JMO.