The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Gwinnett County Police Department on February 6, 2024:
Update: Detectives have charged Richard Hayden (age 81, Lawrenceville) with Malice Murder, Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder. Richard is being evaluated at a nearby hospital for reasons unrelated to the incident and will be transported to the Gwinnett County Jail once released.
The victim in this case has been identified as Richard’s wife, Grace Hayden (age 71, Lawrenceville). Next of kin notifications have been made. The cause of death will be determined by the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Detectives are investigating the death of one female as a domestic-related incident.
At about 10:00 a.m., officers assigned to the East Precinct responded to 1611 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The location is described as a senior living facility.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased body of one adult female inside one of the rooms. At this time, officers have detained one male suspect who lived with the female in the same room.
Crime scene units and detectives are still processing the scene, and the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s office has been requested.