#CarrolltonGA Police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide at a local apartment complex. A mental health issue is believed to have contributed to the incident. A family member of the deceased partner – says the incident “underscores the importance of reaching out to our loved ones and friends who might need help or a kind word.”
Carrollton Police continue to investigate – what they – at this time – believe to be a murder suicide – involving a former serviceman – and his partner.
According to police – on October 15th – after 8pm – an officer was asked to do a welfare check on a couple – residing in the River Pointe Apartments on Lovvorn Road.
The officer visited the address – and knocked on the door of the specified apartment. There was no response from inside.
The concerned caller said they had not been in touch with 21-year old RICHARD AUSTIN GARNER – for two days. They advised that Austin had stopped taking medication for anxiety and depression about two months prior… was 80% disabled through the VA… and had attempted suicide by motorcycle accident one time – two years ago.
After Garner’s family members arrived on scene – apartment personnel entered the apartment – and soon advised that law enforcement needed to come inside.
Police entered – to find a “female sitting in an office chair with her body slumped sideways over the armrest and her head leaning backwards.” She is identified as 24-year old PENYHA ANNETTE ROBINSON.
Police then found “a male sitting – facing the female with his legs crossed and body slumped forward – with his hands under his chest and his head (clearly injured). He is identified as Garner.
Funeral arrangements for 24-year old Penyha “Cormac” Annette Robinson are being handled by Almon Funeral Home.
Cormac was born on September 4, 2001, in St. Pauls, North Carolina. “A dedicated college student, Cormac was known for her bright spirit, unique perspective, and the love she shared with those closest to her.”
Robinson’s grandmother who lives in Florida – has started a GoFundMe page to assist with the costs of burying her grandchild.
The page states: “Cormac Robinson, a talented artist with a bright future, had just turned 24 and was working hard to build a happy life. She had planned to visit her sister and grandmother during the Christmas holiday. Tragically, her young life was cut short when she was shot and killed by her boyfriend, who then took his own life. Cormac will be deeply missed by her loved ones and friends.”
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Robinson’s grandmother also posted to her personal Facebook page:
“As I understand it, he (Garner) was struggling with depression and other challenges that we may never fully comprehend. While this does not excuse his actions, it underscores the importance of reaching out to our loved ones and friends who might need help or a kind word. Let’s extend forgiving hearts, not hate, and support those who may be silently suffering.”
Funeral arrangements for 21-year old Richard Austin Garner are being handled by Almon Funeral Home.
Austin was born on April 30, 2004, in Carrollton, Georgia. He was a 2022 graduate of Carrollton High School and served in the United States Army. Most recently, he worked as a laborer with a power company.
