AUGUSTA, GA — The community of Augusta is reeling from an unimaginable tragedy after three individuals were found deceased inside a home on Bennock Mill Road on Sunday afternoon, in what authorities are calling a triple homicide investigation. Among the victims was Sandra Moulton, a woman remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with everyone who knew her.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the residence in the 3700 block of Bennock Mill Road shortly before 2:00 p.m., after a concerned relative requested a welfare check. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of three adults inside the home. All were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have since confirmed that the victims sustained injuries consistent with foul play, and the case is being treated as a homicide.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office identified one of the victims as Sandra Moulton, a longtime Augusta resident whose death has left family, friends, and neighbors heartbroken. The names of the other two victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. Law enforcement officials have not announced any arrests or named a suspect, but the investigation remains active, with detectives from the Violent Crimes Division working tirelessly to uncover what led to this senseless tragedy.
As word of the horrific discovery spread through Augusta, a wave of grief and disbelief rippled across the community. Those who knew Sandra Moulton describe her as a loving mother, a loyal friend, and a gentle soul who always put others before herself. “Sandra was one of the kindest people you could ever meet,” said a close friend. “She had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off her back. She didn’t deserve this — none of them did.”
Neighbors on Bennock Mill Road say the area is normally peaceful, and the violence has shaken their sense of security. “This is something you never expect to happen so close to home,” one resident shared. “It’s devastating. My heart goes out to their families.”
Family members of the victims are now left grappling with unimaginable pain. In a brief statement, one relative described Sandra as “the heart of our family” — a woman whose smile could light up a room and whose compassion touched everyone she met. “She loved deeply,” the family member said. “Her faith, her strength, and her love for her family were unmatched. Losing her this way has broken us.”
Throughout Augusta, messages of sympathy and support have poured in, with community members taking to social media to share memories and prayers. Many expressed shock that such violence could claim the life of someone so beloved. “Heaven gained another angel,” one post read. “Rest easy, Sandra — your kindness and love will never be forgotten.”
The tragedy has also renewed calls for peace and compassion in the community. Local pastors and leaders have urged residents to come together during this time of heartbreak, offering counseling and organizing prayer vigils for the victims and their families. “In times like these, we have to hold one another close,” said a local faith leader. “Three lives lost — three families forever changed. We must respond with love, with unity, and with hope.”
Authorities continue to investigate the events that unfolded inside the Bennock Mill Road home, urging anyone with information to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers of Augusta. They are asking the public to remain patient and vigilant as detectives work to bring answers and justice to those left behind.
In the meantime, the Augusta community stands together in mourning — bound by shared grief, compassion, and a commitment to remembering those whose lives were cut short.
For many, Sandra Moulton will forever be remembered not for the tragedy that took her life, but for the love and light she brought into the world. Her legacy — one of kindness, faith, and generosity — lives on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
“Gone too soon,” one friend wrote.
“But your spirit will live on forever, Sandra. Rest in peace.”
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