Concern grew when family members had not seen or heard from 41-year-old Christiana Alkire and her 38-year-old housemate David Gardner for several days on Saint Helena Island. A welfare check was requested and Beaufort County deputies went to their Pearl Harbor Lane home on the evening of Friday, March 22, 2024. Shortly after 9 p.m., both were found deceased inside the residence.

The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office confirmed both sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators describe the preliminary information as indicating a double murder. Authorities report no signs of forced entry and say robbery does not appear to be a motive. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been made and the investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about Christiana Alkire, David Gardner, or the events at the Pearl Harbor Lane home, please contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.