On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the quiet community of Westminster, South Carolina, was shaken by the discovery of a double homicide. At approximately 9:05 p.m., a family member called 911 after finding 76-year-old Larry Moore and his wife, 75-year-old Sandra Moore, deceased inside their home on Cromer Moore Drive. The family member had gone to check on the couple after being unable to contact them; their last known contact had been earlier in the week.
Deputies from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Based on preliminary observations at the home, the Coroner’s Office immediately declared the deaths a homicide investigation. Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw later stated that the Moores were “specifically targeted” and that investigators believed this was an isolated incident, posing no ongoing danger to the public.
Larry and Sandra Moore were beloved and well-known figures in the Westminster area. They were the longtime owners and operators of Moore & Moore Fish Camp in nearby West Union. Friends, former employees, and neighbors remembered them as “wonderful, Godly influences” and “very special” people who were deeply involved in their community.
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has launched an active investigation into the double homicide. As part of this effort, they have made a public appeal for evidence. Investigators are specifically requesting home security or doorbell camera footage from residents in the area of Cromer Moore Drive and Longcreek Highway. They are seeking footage recorded between the evening of Tuesday, January 13, and the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026.
As of the latest reports, no suspects have been publicly named, and no arrests have been made. The investigation, which includes pending autopsies to determine the official cause and manner of death, is ongoing. Officials have stated that no further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to contact them directly or submit an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers.
The tragic loss of Larry and Sandra Moore has united the Westminster community in grief. As the investigation unfolds, friends and neighbors are focusing on celebrating the couple’s lasting legacy of generosity, warmth, and deep companionship, while hoping for answers and justice.