Sybil Dennis, a 79-year-old White female, was found deceased in her Manchester, Georgia, home on July 10, 2020. The discovery was made by a family member who entered the residence on Chafin Drive and found Sybil, her 87-year-old husband Horace Vedell Dennis, and their 53-year-old son, Thomas Randall Dennis, all deceased. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to the scene to lead the inquiry into the deaths.
Authorities determined that all three family members died from apparent
gunshot wounds. The case was subsequently treated as a homicide investigation. Sybil Dennis, originally from London, England, was a former radio news reporter for WRCG-AM in Columbus, Georgia, and was remembered by those who knew her for her vibrant personality.
The deaths of the Dennis family shocked the local community. Autopsies were conducted by the GBI to confirm the exact cause of death and to gather further evidence. As the investigation continued, law enforcement sought information from the public to help solve the case. Despite the ongoing investigation by the GBI and the Manchester Police Department, no arrests have been announced, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the deaths of Sybil Dennis and her family. The case remains open.
