Warner Robins, Georgia (CNN) — A somber discovery was made in a quiet residential area of Warner Robins, Houston County, when authorities responded to a call at 300 Taylor Elaine Drive at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025. Inside the home, officers from the Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) found three individuals deceased, in what has been described by police as a homicide-suicide incident.
The victims included a 38-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 9-year-old boy. The call to emergency services was made by a 43-year-old man who is believed to have been a resident of the house. He reportedly entered the home, discovered the tragic scene, and immediately dialed 911.
The identities of the victims and specific details of the incident remain undisclosed by the police. Houston County Coroner James Williams stated that the bodies would be sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab for autopsies. The WRPD is urging anyone with information to come forward, with Detective Elizabeth Smith available for contact at 478-302-5380 or through the Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Public records have identified Neal Patel as the resident of the property where the incident occurred. Patel, 43, from Macon, is known locally as the owner of two businesses in the alcohol retail sector: Bootlegging Liquor and Tap & Pour Craft Beer Bar, both situated at 2611 Moody Road in Warner Robins. Tap & Pour has been highlighted for its unique offerings, including “meticulously crafted burgers” and a notable viewing experience for NFL games on Sundays, with over 15 televisions equipped for the NFL Sunday Ticket.