In a quiet home on Highway 142 in Covington, Georgia, a tragedy unfolded that left two people dead. On the evening of June 13, 2017, law enforcement responded to a call reporting a person had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of 72-year-old Oscar Goggins and 63-year-old Elizabeth Goggins. Both individuals had suffered from gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner.
The initial investigation by the Newton County Sheriff's Office pointed towards a possible murder-suicide. While the investigation remained ongoing, early indications led authorities to believe this was the most likely scenario. Oscar Goggins was an African American man. There were no reports of any outside suspects or arrests in connection with the deaths, as the incident was contained within the residence. The Goggins' deaths sent a somber wave through the community as news of the violent event spread.
Further details regarding a motive or the specific sequence of events leading up to the fatal gunshots were not made publicly available in the immediate aftermath. The focus of the investigation remained on piecing together the circumstances that led to the tragic end for Oscar and Elizabeth Goggins inside their Covington home. An obituary was later published for Oscar Goggins, noting his passing at the age of 76 and announcing funeral services to be held.
