In a quiet home on Highway 142 in Covington, Georgia, a grim discovery was made on a Tuesday evening. Elizabeth Goggins, a 63-year-old woman, was found deceased from a gunshot wound alongside 72-year-old Oscar Goggins. The Newton County Sheriff's Office was called to the residence around 6:12 p.m. following a report of a person being shot.
Upon their arrival, deputies found both individuals had been shot and were pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner. The initial assessment of the scene led investigators to believe the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. The investigation into the precise cause and manner of their deaths is ongoing, as law enforcement officials continue to piece together the events that led to the tragic outcome.
The authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains active as they await more information to provide a clearer understanding of the final moments of Elizabeth and Oscar Goggins.
