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EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A significant announcement regarding the Crocker case is anticipated to be made on Monday morning at the Effingham County Courthouse.
Elwyn Crocker Sr., who faces charges of murdering two of his children, is scheduled to attend a court session at 9 a.m. on Monday for a motion hearing, with Judge Matthew Hube overseeing the proceedings.
Following the hearing, District Attorney Robert Busbee will address the media outside the courthouse. The press briefing is slated to commence between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
The event will be streamed live on our website, social media platforms, and .
Background on the case
Note to readers: Some details in this story may be distressing.
December 2025 marked seven years since the bodies of Elwyn “EJ” Crocker Jr. and Mary Crocker were found buried in the backyard of the home at 402 Rosebud Place in Guyton.
The brother and sister were both 14 years old when they died, but investigators believe Elwyn Jr., the eldest child, was killed in 2016. Both of their bodies were found buried in the family’s backyard in December 2018, according to Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO).
Elwyn Sr. was at the center of the investigation. He is expected to face a jury trial at an unknown date. If convicted, Elwyn Sr. could face the death penalty.
Four other defendants, Candice Crocker, Kimberly Wright, Mark Wright and Roy Prater have already entered guilty pleas. Prater is awaiting sentencing.
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According to a medical examiner, Mary died from starvation. Her death was ruled a homicide. The medical examiner determined Elwyn’s Jr.’s death was caused by homicidal violence, but the examiner was unable to say exactly how it was done.
Investigators discovered photos showing Mary, naked and malnourished, with bruises on her face, hands and body. These were shown several times during previous motion hearings.
“Mary was kept in the dog crate so long she couldn’t stand,” ADA Matthew Breedon said in Nov. 2025. “She was duct taped to a plastic pool latter to stand.”
Family members also reportedly admitted that Mary had been tased as well. Elwyn Jr. was also allegedly malnourished and abused physically.
The last of the Crocker children
James Crocker, who has cerebral palsy, was also in the home at the time of the murders, according to attorneys and witnesses. He is the third child of Elwyn Crocker Sr.
A lawsuit was filed by the Georgia Department of Human Services on behalf of James Crocker in 2019, but the case was dismissed without prejudice later that year. According to a witness, Elwyn Sr. consented to a 60 to 90 minute interview with a license professional counselor regarding the case tied to James. The defense for Elwyn Sr. wanted the statements made in that interview to be suppressed from the murder trial.
James may be considered an adult by the time this case goes to trial, but the defense has previously challenged his mental capability to recall evidence and understand what is being asked.
This is a developing story. Stick with for the latest developments in the Crocker case.