Sandy Elizabeth Torrey, a 26-year-old woman from Fletcher, NC, tragically lost her life on December 19, 2022. Sandy, who was a native of Gaston County, was found shot to death inside a vehicle parked at a Shell gas station on Mills Gap Road in Fletcher. Alongside her was 39-year-old Bryan Emmanuel Khopkar, who also succumbed to gunshot wounds. The discovery of their bodies early that Monday morning marked the beginning of a complex investigation into their deaths.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of multiple suspects. Cody Wayne Dockins, a 34-year-old man from Buncombe County, and Godiet Corral, a 32-year-old man from Henderson County, were both charged with first-degree murder. Additionally, Russell Allen Wilson Squire, a 34-year-old man from Fletcher, was charged with felony accessory after the fact. The arrests did not stop there; Christine Nicole Moore, a 34-year-old woman, was also taken into custody and charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. These arrests were the result of coordinated efforts between the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, and other law enforcement agencies.
Sandy's death was a significant blow to her family and friends, who remembered her as a loving and selfless individual. She was a devoted mother to her children, Elizabeth and Leighton, and was known for her infectious laugh and positive outlook on life. Sandy's untimely death came just over four years after the brutal murder of her mother, Teresa Stallings, who was set on fire and died after months of suffering. This series of tragedies has left Sandy's family grappling with immense grief and loss.
The investigation into Sandy's death is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and execute search warrants. The community remains in shock, struggling to comprehend the senseless violence that claimed the lives of Sandy and Bryan. As the legal proceedings unfold, the families of the victims hope for justice and closure in the wake of this devastating event.
