Geraldine Thompson Jones, 76, was shot to death at her home on Janeiro Road in Oriental, North Carolina on April 18, 2015. Her husband, Joe Jones, 82, was also found shot to death; both bodies were discovered on a Saturday evening. Their son, Joe Jones III, 54, called 911 and was later arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths.

The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation. The motive was not immediately clear.

Geraldine was remembered as a beloved member of her community; her death had a deep impact on those who knew her.