Quadruple Homicide Shocks Perry, Georgia: Authorities Investigating Family Member as Suspect
Perry, GA – April 6, 2025 – A small Georgia community is reeling in the wake of a horrifying tragedy that claimed the lives of four family members, including a 2-year-old child. The Perry Police Department is actively investigating the case as a quadruple homicide and has identified a surviving family member as a suspect.
The disturbing discovery was made on Friday evening, April 4, after officers responded to a welfare check request at approximately 6:45 p.m. at a home in the Timberline Mobile Home Park, located on Gaines Drive. According to a press release from the Perry Police Department, when officers entered the residence, they were met with a grisly scene: the bodies of three adults and one child were found inside. All were pronounced dead at the scene.
The victims have been identified as:
- Tuquondea Robinson, 37
- Michelle Joiner, 51
- Beaulah Robinson, 82
- A 2-year-old child, whose name has not been released
All four victims were members of the same family. Though police have not yet released details on the manner of death or the possible motive, they confirmed that foul play is suspected and the case is being treated as a homicide. The specifics of how the victims were killed have not been disclosed at this time, pending autopsies and further forensic analysis.
As investigators piece together what led to this heartbreaking crime, attention has turned toward another family member as a potential suspect. Authorities have not released the individual’s name, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation, but they have stated that the person is currently being sought for questioning.
“This is a tragedy of unimaginable proportions for any community, but especially in a close-knit town like Perry,” said Police Chief Eric Walker in a brief statement to the press. “We are dedicating every available resource to bring justice to the victims and answers to their grieving loved ones.”
Neighbors and residents in the Timberline Mobile Home Park expressed shock and sorrow as news of the killings spread. Many described the family as quiet and friendly, with no visible signs of trouble. The child, residents noted, could often be seen playing outside under the watchful eye of her older relatives.
“This is just devastating,” said one neighbor, who asked not to be named. “I can’t imagine something like this happening here. We all look out for each other. It’s scary and heartbreaking.”
Crime scene investigators and detectives remained at the home throughout the night and into the weekend, combing the area for evidence and speaking with residents. Officers are urging anyone with information about the family’s recent interactions or any suspicious activity in the area to come forward.
A mobile command center has been set up nearby, and grief counselors have been made available to neighbors and relatives dealing with the emotional impact of the loss.
While the Perry Police Department leads the investigation, they are receiving assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and other local law enforcement partners.
As of now, no arrests have been made, but law enforcement emphasized that this appears to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Perry Police Department at (478) 988-2800 or submit anonymous tips through local Crime Stoppers hotlines.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
In the meantime, the Perry community is left mourning a devastating loss—four lives, including a toddler, taken in a moment of violence that has left a permanent scar on those who knew and loved them. A vigil is being discussed by local churches and community groups, who are coming together to offer support and solidarity in the wake of this unspeakable tragedy.