In this episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the disturbing case of Shirley and Russell Dermond, a retired couple whose idyllic life in the peaceful Lake Oconee community was shattered in May 2014. Their seemingly serene world turned into a nightmare when their bodies were discovered under horrifying circumstances. What began as a routine check on a missing couple soon turned into a nightmarish discovery. The Dermonds were found murdered in the most gruesome of circumstances. With the crime scene offering few clues and a community left in fear, investigators faced a chilling puzzle with no clear answers.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://www.insideedition.com/timeline-of-2-murders-how-the-killings-of-russell-and-shirley-dermond-unfolded-42935

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