On March 31, 2017, Tommie Moore, a 70-year-old woman from Berwyn, Illinois, was tragically found dead in her home along with her husband, Ira Moore, aged 67. The couple had been married for over 20 years and both suffered from disabilities. Tommie had dementia, and Ira was a double amputee who used a wheelchair. Their deaths were ruled as homicides, with both victims having been shot in the head, and Tommie also suffering multiple stab wounds.
The investigation into their deaths led to the arrest of Roger Scoby, a 40-year-old hospital transport driver who had been contracted by Hines VA Hospital to drive Ira to his medical appointments. Scoby had a lengthy criminal record, including convictions for armed carjacking and armed robbery from 1994. He confessed to the murders, claiming he had lost control. Police found guns missing from the Moore's home in Scoby's possession.
Scoby was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and held without bail. The case highlighted concerns about the hiring practices of contractors and the need for thorough background checks. The community was deeply affected by the brutal nature of the crime, and the victims' neighbors expressed their sorrow and disbelief over the senseless violence.
The Moore family, friends, and the broader community mourned the loss of Tommie and Ira, remembering them as kind and loving individuals who had faced significant challenges with grace and resilience.
