On the morning of August 6, 2015, a passerby found a car in a ditch in Powder Springs, Georgia. Inside were 24-year-old Anthony Joseph Costner and his 22-year-old wife, Catherine; both had been shot and died at the scene or shortly after being taken to hospital. Their three-year-old daughter, who had been in the car, was found physically unharmed.

Investigators concluded the meeting that led to the shootings had been prearranged and tied to a drug transaction. Police say the Costners had arranged to meet 39-year-old Roy Hicks; evidence indicated an altercation during that meeting resulted in the fatal shootings. Hicks was arrested on August 8 and charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a felon, and cruelty to a child. Authorities also reported Hicks had a gunshot wound he was recovering from at the time of his arrest.

Two additional suspects were arrested: 22-year-old Demarco Thomas, charged with conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, concealing a death, and hindering the apprehension of a felon; and Raymond Ladell Webb, charged with concealing a death, hindering apprehension, and a felony drug charge for allegedly arranging the deal that led to the deadly encounter.

If anyone knew the Costners or has information about the meeting that led to this shooting, please share what is known.