In the quiet suburban landscape of Rock Hill, South Carolina, a grim discovery was made on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at a home on Dunlap Roddey Road. Inside and outside the residence, which had only recently become home to a new family, lay the bodies of four individuals, all victims of gunshot wounds. The deceased were identified as 50-year-old Anna Hubbard Moore, a respected Assistant County Manager for York County; her 55-year-old husband, Randy Eugene Moore; her 31-year-old son, Jason Lockamy;
and his 31-year-old girlfriend, Lora Kathryn Young.
The tragic event unfolded as a triple murder-suicide, with authorities identifying Randy Moore as the perpetrator. Investigators determined that Randy Moore first shot and killed his wife, Anna, inside their home using her own gun. He then went outside and fatally shot her son, Jason, and Jason's girlfriend, Lora, before returning inside to take his own life. The bodies were discovered late that afternoon by a friend who had been invited for a cookout. Shaken by the horrific scene, the friend sought help from others at a nearby establishment, who then confirmed the situation and alerted the authorities.
In the aftermath, as the community grappled with the shocking news, details emerged about Randy Moore's past. He had a criminal record that included convictions for drug offenses and driving under the influence. More significantly, federal law prohibited him from legally possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and bank fraud. Despite his criminal history, there were no known records of domestic dispute calls between the couple. While the 'why' behind the devastating act remained unclear to investigators, the community was left to mourn the loss of four lives, including a dedicated public servant and her beloved family members.
