Ira Moore, a 67-year-old Vietnam veteran and double amputee, was tragically murdered in his Berwyn, IL home on March 31, 2017. His wife, Tommie Moore, aged 70, also suffered the same fate. The couple was found shot in the head, and Tommie was additionally stabbed multiple times. The crime scene showed no signs of forced entry, indicating that the perpetrator was someone familiar to the couple.
Roger Scoby, a 40-year-old hospital transport driver, was arrested and charged with the murders. Scoby had been driving Ira Moore to his medical appointments at Hines VA Hospital and was known to the couple. Police revealed that Scoby confessed to the crime, claiming he "lost control" during the incident. He had a criminal record, including convictions for armed carjacking and armed robbery from 1994.
The investigation revealed that Scoby had developed a friendship with Ira Moore and had visited their home on the day of the murder to drop something off. He brought a six-pack of beer and had a drink with Ira before shooting him in the back of the head with his own gun. When Tommie came to investigate the noise, Scoby shot and stabbed her as well.
Scoby was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and held without bail. The case drew attention to the background check procedures for hospital transport drivers and raised questions about how Scoby was able to secure the job despite his criminal history.
The brutal and senseless nature of the crime shocked the community, and neighbors expressed their sorrow and disbelief over the loss of the elderly couple. The Berwyn Police Department worked closely with the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force to investigate the murders and ensure justice for the victims.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough background checks and the potential risks associated with allowing individuals with criminal records to work in sensitive positions.
