John Thomas ’Johnny’ Saunders, 57, of Church Road, Virginia, was killed on October 9, 2022. Remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed yardwork, riding his four-wheeler and grilling, his death was described as sudden and violent and also involved the deaths of the family’s pets.

Authorities arrested his 30-year-old son, Dylan Thomas Saunders, and charged him with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Saunders is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sheri Saunders; daughters Amanda Williams and Monica McCann; son Dylan Saunders; four grandchildren; and a larger circle of extended family and colleagues from Truck Service of Virginia.

What information can anyone add about the events of October 9, 2022, or the victim’s last known movements?