South Georgia Shock: Two Teenagers Found Hiding in Their Own Backyard
Elwyn Crocker, a 49‑year‑old Santa‑claus at a local supermarket, and his crew have been hauled into the spotlight. Police found two teenage bodies—Mary (14) and Elwyn Jr. (16)—buried right where they grew up. Now the family is facing a boatload of legal heat: “concealing another’s death” and “first‑degree cruelty to children.”
The Night the Garden Turned Horrifying
It all started when a neighbor finally called the police on December 20th, saying Mary had vanished for weeks and was unsafe. The adults claimed she had moved in with her mom in South Carolina. Their tales didn’t line up, so officers went back to the scene.
There they uncovered the chilling truth: two bodies had been hidden in the backyard—Mary missing since October 2018, and her big brother, who dropped off a year earlier in 2016, last seen at 14. Neither had ever been officially reported missing.
Charges & Who’s Involved
- Elwyn Crocker – 49, the father and Santa
- Candice Crocker – 33, step‑mother to the kids
- Kim Wright – 50, mother‑in‑law
- Anthony Prater – 55, Kim’s boyfriend
All face charges like concealing death and child cruelty (first‑degree). As forensic tests dig deeper, the police say more charges could pop off once they nail down identities and the details of how the teens died.
Why the Grocery‑Store Santa?
A local journalist turned up a curious side‑story: Elwyn has been playing Santa at a Walmart, spreading holiday cheer while apparently hiding grim secrets. It’s almost like a horror movie screenplay that turned out too real.
What Next?
As authorities sift through DNA and other evidence, the world waits. The line between neighborhood warmth and sinister dark secrets has been blurred, and the case will keep tongues wagging until the legal details are settled.
