A weekend welfare check at a Johns Creek home ended with the discovery of three family members dead in what investigators believe was a domestic murder-suicide.
What happened
Police found the bodies Sunday at a home on Glen Castle Court after someone requested they check on the family. Inside, officers discovered a married couple — 52-year-old James Choi and his wife Myoung Choi, also 52 — along with their teenage daughter, 15-year-old Grace Choi.
Investigators have identified James Choi as the suspected perpetrator, though they haven’t released details about what led to the deaths or who requested the welfare check.
Community impact
The deaths have shaken the Johns Creek community, where crimes scenes in the suburban subdivisions are rare. Police Chief Mark Mitchell acknowledged the tragedy extends beyond just those who knew the family personally.
“This tragic incident has deeply affected not only the family and neighbors, but our entire community,” Mitchell said in a public statement. He asked residents to keep those affected in their thoughts.
Investigation continues
Johns Creek Police aren’t releasing additional information yet, citing both the active investigation and sensitivity toward surviving family members. The department hasn’t indicated when more details might become available.
Getting help
If you or someone you know needs support:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7, free, confidential)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
These resources offer immediate support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or having thoughts of self-harm.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
