Deaths of Carroll County couple labeled double homicide, killer(s) sought

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. - Two people were found dead at a home just southwest of Carrollton on Thursday morning. 

It happened in the 1500 block of Carrollton Tyus Road near Cottage Way. 

What we know:

According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the two adults were found with apparent gunshot wounds inside the home. 

Investigators spent Thursday afternoon combing the residence for evidence, speaking with neighbors, and searching for surveillance video. 

The home, surrounded by police cruisers, was roped off with crime scene tape. 

Late Friday morning, the sheriff's office identified the deceased as 45-year-old James Brock and 41-year-old Kristin Brock. 

They also announced that they are conducting a double homicide investigation. They have already conducted numerous interviews and will continue canvassing the neighborhood today, according to the sheriff's office. 

"This is a very quiet community. We may have a few thefts here and there, but we definitely don't have violent crime. So this is very unusual in this area," said Communications Director for the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Ashley Hulsey. 

"The weapon was not located on scene, which led us to believe it was a double homicide and not a murder suicide as many were speculating online," Hulsey explained. 

A church in mourning

What they're saying:

The couple had recently joined and were very active at Catalyst Church in Carrollton.

Several members of Catalyst Church who knew the couple well spoke exclusively to FOX 5 Friday about James and Kristin Brock, oftentimes through tears. 

"Kristen was bubbly and fun and she loved hugs. She never met a stranger. And James, he was a comical kind of guy. He would always crack jokes and always say something to make you laugh," said Tasha Meza, who first invited the Brocks to Catalyst.  

"[Kristin] always encouraged you. She was definitely the friend that you would want to have around," said Janelle Thompson. 

"We had a Christmas parade in Carrollton and my shoe was untied and before I knew it Kristin was down on her knees tying my shoe. I looked down at her and I was like, ‘what are you doing? you don't have to tie my shoe.’ But it was just the smallest act of kindness and it just meant so much to me. And I remember her looking up at me and saying, ‘this is the type of friend I want to be,’" said Jonan Daniel. 

They’re all baffled that someone would want to kill the two who they said were kind and loving.

And on behalf of the Brock family, they’re pleading for the public’s help in getting answers. 

 "Their family is hurting and they just want answers," Thompson said. 

Some even went as far as to ask the person or persons who did this to do the right thing and turn themselves in. 

"I just wish they would just turn themselves in, to not prolong this family's angst. We all make mistakes, but this family doesn't need to suffer. They're already going to have to walk this walk without their parents, without their sister, aunt, sister-in-law, etc." Daniel said.

What we don't know:

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of the Brocks are currently unknown. 

"We're not ruling anything out, but it doesn't appear that there was forced entry into the home. Although one of the doors was left ajar when they were found yesterday morning," Hulsey said. 

What you can do:

"Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be just that key that cracks this case wide open," Hulsey said. 

If you saw anything suspicious or have any information related to these homicides, please contact Investigator TJ Repetto at 770-830-5916 or via email at trepetto@carrollsheriffga.gov. Or, call 911.