On the afternoon of July 14, 2024, deputies from the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to 911 calls from neighbors on Griffin Mountain Road in Conyers after screams and gunshots were reported. They found 63-year-old Clordette Hester dead in the driveway of her home. The incident has been described by authorities as the result of a domestic dispute.

Investigators quickly focused on Clordette’s husband, Walter Hester. He was taken into custody at the scene, later booked into the Rockdale County Jail and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of certain felonies. Reports note previous police contact at the residence, including a recent arrest of Walter for cruelty to children. Clordette is described as a compassionate nurse who impacted those who knew her.

If anyone knew Clordette or witnessed activity on Griffin Mountain Road that afternoon, please come forward with information.