In December 2015, the quiet town of Jackson, South Carolina, was unsettled by the discovery of the deaths of a married couple, 74-year-old Louis 'Baker' Cochran, a male, and his 70-year-old wife, Sandra Cochran. Their bodies were found on December 8th in their home, leaving the community in shock. An investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office revealed that both Louis and Sandra had been shot multiple times.
The scene of the crime suggested a disturbance beyond the initial act of
violence. Authorities reported that the house had been ransacked, indicating that the perpetrator or perpetrators had spent time searching through the couple's belongings after the murders. This detail led investigators to believe that robbery may have been a motive. Adding to the mystery, the Cochrans' car was stolen from the residence. The vehicle was later recovered by law enforcement, although the location of the recovery was not publicly disclosed.
In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt stated that he believed the killer was likely someone who knew the Cochrans. This assessment was based on the initial evidence gathered at the scene. Despite this lead and the recovery of the stolen vehicle, the investigation has not yielded any arrests in the years since the murders. The case of who killed Louis and Sandra Cochran remains an unsolved homicide. A 2023 podcast episode revisited the cold case, highlighting the ongoing quest for answers and justice for the couple.
