Update: Authorities have recently shed more light on the tragic events that unfolded in Snellville. The investigation has taken a turn as officials now classify the incident as a double murder and suicide.
The two homicide victims were husband and wife Corey Jones, 52, and Dana Farmer, 56, both from Snellville. The couple lived at the residence where law enforcement discovered the gruesome scene.
The suspected perpetrator of the crimes, Frank Wilburn Jr., 27, of Loganville, was also found dead. Emerging details suggest that Wilburn Jr. was involved in a relationship with the surviving victim, Rosella Jones, 29, also from Loganville.
Jones is currently undergoing treatment for her injuries sustained during the incident at a local hospital. Adding a twist to the case, the couple was scheduled for a court hearing later the same day of the shooting.
At the time of the incident, two additional family members were present in the home: Jones’s mother, 46, and a 2-month-old infant girl. Both were unharmed.
The original story is below:
The Gist: In the early hours of January 30, a domestic disturbance in Snellville escalated into a deadly shooting, leaving three people dead and one injured.
The Details: The shooting occurred on Country Walk in unincorporated Snellville. Officers responded to the scene around 1 a.m., finding two men dead and two women critically injured from gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, one of the women succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Early indications suggest that one of the deceased men was the shooter, and he was in a relationship with the female survivor.
What’s Next?: Detectives are actively investigating to unravel the motive behind the shooting. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation.
What You Can Do: Residents with information are encouraged to contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be given to Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or through www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
The Gist: In the early hours of January 30, a domestic disturbance in Snellville escalated into a deadly shooting, leaving three people dead and one injured.
The Details: The shooting occurred on Country Walk in unincorporated Snellville. Officers responded to the scene around 1 a.m., finding two men dead and two women critically injured from gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, one of the women succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Early indications suggest that one of the deceased men was the shooter, and he was in a relationship with the female survivor.
What’s Next?: Detectives are actively investigating to unravel the motive behind the shooting. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation.
What You Can Do: Residents with information are encouraged to contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be given to Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or through www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
🗂️ Domestic Violence Stats: A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 2003 and 2014, about 55% of all female homicides in the U.S. were related to intimate partner violence.
