GBI arrests Bronwood man in connection with fatal shooting of his grandparents

BRONWOOD — A Terrell County man was in jail Wednesday after police found a grisly scene at a Bronwood residence where the suspect’s grandparents were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds.

Gary Milton Bailey III, 27, of Bronwood has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, exploitation and intimidation of elder person and aggravated animal cruelty, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.

The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBIs assistance in the case after deputies found the bodies of Gary Milton Bailey Sr., 68, and 66-year-old Donna Sue Bailey inside their home. The news release did not state why the deputies were dispatched to the residence.

The suspect, who also shot and killed the couple’s cat, is currently being held at the Terrell County Jail.

Individuals with information about the case can contact the GBI at (229) 777-2080 or the sheriff’s office at (229) 995-4488. In addition, tips can be made by calling 1-800-597-Tips (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

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