A disturbing act of familial violence has shattered a tight-knit rural community in South Carolina following the ruthless murders of a retired couple. Larry Moore, 76, and Sandra Moore, 75, were found dead in their Westminster home, leading to the arrest of their 19-year-old grandson, Levi Kevin Jones. The victims, respected former business owners and faithful church members, died from stabbing and strangulation, respectively.
Story Highlights
- Larry Moore, 76, and Sandra Moore, 75, were found dead January 15, 2025, after family requested welfare check in Westminster, South Carolina.
- Grandson Levi Kevin Jones, 19, arrested late January and charged with two counts of murder and weapon possession.
- Larry died from multiple stab wounds to torso and neck; Sandra from manual strangulation with knife used in attack.
- Victims were respected retired business owners of Moore & Moore Fish Camp and faithful members of Calvary Church.
- No motive disclosed; authorities confirm isolated incident with no ongoing public threat.
Vicious Family Murders Rock Small Town
Larry Moore, 76, and Sandra Moore, 75, were discovered dead in their home on Cromer Moore Road near Westminster in Oconee County on January 15, 2025. Family members requested the welfare check after unsuccessful attempts to contact the retired couple. Autopsies conducted January 16 revealed Larry suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso and neck, while Sandra died from manual strangulation. The Oconee County Coroner’s Office ruled both deaths homicides, launching an investigation that would lead authorities to a suspect within their own family circle.
🚨BREAKING: Grandson Arrested for M*rdering Elderly Grandparents in S.C.
Levi Kevin Jones, 19, charged with st*bbing grandfather Larry Moore multiple times in torso & neck and strangling grandmother Sandra Moore to d*ath. Bond DENIED. pic.twitter.com/UMbAjp4HJE
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Grandson Charged in Grandparents’ Deaths
Levi Kevin Jones, the 19-year-old grandson of the victims, was arrested late Friday, approximately January 24, 2025. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office charged Jones with two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Arrest warrants detailed the stabbing and strangulation methods used in the killings. Jones remains in custody awaiting a bond hearing, with no trial date set. Authorities have not disclosed any motive for the alleged crimes, leaving the community and family struggling to understand what could drive such violence within a family.
Respected Community Members Remembered
The Moores were longtime Westminster residents who owned and operated Moore & Moore Fish Camp, a local restaurant, for decades before retiring. They were active members of Calvary Church, known for their faithful attendance and community involvement. Stacy Brooks, a church friend, expressed the community’s grief: “This is a close community, and something like this just doesn’t happen often. They were always there… faithful people.” The loss of such prominent and respected members has left Westminster residents shaken, particularly in a rural area where violent crimes of this nature are exceptionally rare.
Isolated Incident Brings No Further Threat
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the isolated nature of the killings, assuring residents there is no ongoing public threat. This tragedy represents an atypical event for Oconee County, where close community ties typically shield residents from such violence. The case now moves through the pre-trial phase with investigations complete and charges filed. While authorities work to build their case, the community grapples with the erosion of trust in rural safety and begins a healing process. For many, the senseless nature of familial violence—particularly involving a grandson allegedly turning on his elderly grandparents—represents a breakdown of fundamental family values that leaves more questions than answers. The victims’ prominence as church members and former business owners amplifies the tragedy’s impact on Westminster’s social fabric.
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Sources:
- Grandson charged with murdering retired grandparents found dead in their South Carolina home – Fox News
- Grandson charged with murdering retired grandparents found dead in their South Carolina home
- Teen strangled and stabbed grandparents in their home, leaving family members to discover bodies: Police
