Crocker Case

Crocker Case

Crocker Case

Court date still not set for defendants in Crocker case

This week marks one year since a grizzly discovery in the backyard of an Effingham County home.

By

Sean Evans

Georgia state law adds oversight for schools systems, Department of Education

By

Wright Gazaway

DFCS report shows history of abuse for family charged in connection to Effingham teen deaths

By

Wright Gazaway

New GA law aims to prevent crimes related to abuse

There is a new law in Georgia that was created in hopes of saving the lives of children like Elwyn and Mary Crocker - two Effingham County teenagers who were found buried in their family’s backyard.

Published July 1, 2019 at 10:41 PM

Five suspects charged in Crocker case plead not guilty

The five men and women charged in the deaths of two Effingham County teenagers plead not guilty in court Wednesday morning.

Published April 17, 2019 at 6:56 PM

Effingham County grand jury indicts 5 in Crocker children death case

Five people have been indicted in the Crocker death case in Effingham County.

Published March 19, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Investigator details punishments given to Effingham children in murder case

Family members told investigators the abuse was Mary’s punishment for not exercising, not doing her chores, and stealing food.

By

Sean Evans

Published March 5, 2019 at 11:36 PM

Vigil held for children found dead in Effingham County

A lot of people were speechless tonight as you can see. Organizers say they are just thankful for everyone coming out tonight and they hope they can keep the memory of these two children alive.

By

Harley Strickland

Published February 9, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Memorial set for Saturday to honor lives of Crocker children

The Effingham County community will gather to honor the lives of Mary and Elwyn Crocker Junior this weekend.

Published February 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM

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Georgia state law adds oversight for schools systems, Department of Education

Court date still not set for defendants in Crocker case

Court date still not set for defendants in Crocker case

5 suspects plead not guilty in Effingham County murders

Investigator details punishments given to Effingham children in murder case

Effingham County death investigation

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Effingham Co. Sheriff says murder suspects could face more charges in teen deaths

Right now, each of the five suspects only faces one felony murder charge. That’s in relation to Mary Crocker’s death.

By

Wright Gazaway

Published January 29, 2019 at 11:50 PM

Five people now facing murder charges for death of two teens in Effingham Co.

The five people accused of concealing the deaths of two teenagers in Effingham County have now been charged with murder.

Published January 28, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Child Services comments on family charged in Effingham death investigation

Wednesday, we heard from the Division of Family and Children Services about its role in documenting concerns with the Crocker family.

By

Sean Evans

Published January 23, 2019 at 6:22 PM

Mother of living child involved in Effingham Co. investigation wants him returned to her custody

It’s been one week since two children were found buried in their own backyard.

Published December 27, 2018 at 8:53 AM

5 arrested after missing siblings found dead in Effingham County, GA

The sheriff's office is working to figure out if anyone else knew about - or covered up - the deaths of two teenagers.

Published December 20, 2018 at 2:36 PM

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