In North Charleston, South Carolina, a tragic event unfolded on April 14, 2020, leading to the death of 4-year-old Liam Graham Francey. The young boy, a male, was discovered deceased in his home on Leeds Avenue. Authorities with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office responded to the residence after receiving a call to check on the welfare of the occupants.
Upon their arrival, deputies were unable to make contact with anyone inside the home.
After forcing entry, they made a devastating discovery. Both Liam and his mother, Gretchen Francey, were found deceased inside. A firearm was also located at the scene. The Charleston County Coroner's Office was called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The subsequent investigation determined that Liam Graham Francey's death was a homicide. His mother, Gretchen Francey, was identified as the suspect in his death. The coroner concluded that Gretchen Francey fatally shot her son before taking her own life. Her death was ruled a suicide. The investigation by law enforcement officials concluded that there was no third-party involvement in the incident. The case was classified as a murder-suicide.
