A quiet rural community in upstate South Carolina is reeling after a shocking revelation in the deaths of Larry and Sandra Moore, a beloved retired couple. Their grandson, 19-year-old Levi Kevin Jones, has been arrested and charged with their murders, shattering the peace of Westminster.
The Moores, aged 76 and 75 respectively, were discovered inside their home on Cromer Moore Road on January 15th after a concerned family member requested a welfare check. Repeated attempts to reach the couple had failed, raising immediate alarm.
Investigators quickly determined the deaths were not accidental. Autopsies revealed a brutal scene: Larry Moore succumbed to multiple stabbing injuries, while Sandra Moore was tragically strangled, her airway and blood flow violently cut off.
Arrest warrants detail a horrific attack. Levi Jones is accused of repeatedly stabbing his grandfather in the torso and neck, and then brutally strangling his grandmother with a knife used in the commission of the crimes.
The motive behind this devastating act remains shrouded in mystery. Authorities have released no information regarding why Jones would commit such a violent act against his grandparents.
Larry and Sandra Moore were pillars of their community, deeply involved with Calvary Church. Friends described them as unwavering in their faith and consistently present at every service.
“They were always there,” said Stacy Brooks, a fellow church attendee. “You expected to see them every time you went. They were faithful people.” The loss has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew them.
The small town is struggling to comprehend the senseless violence that has unfolded. Residents express disbelief that such a tragedy could occur in their close-knit community, a place where events like this are almost unimaginable.
Law enforcement has assured the public that this appears to be an isolated incident, with no ongoing threat to the wider community. Levi Kevin Jones remains in custody, awaiting a bond hearing as the investigation continues.
