A joyous occasion celebrating a first wedding anniversary turned to unimaginable tragedy in Gainesville, Georgia, as a young mother of four was found brutally murdered. Casey Allen, 32, was discovered with multiple stab wounds in her apartment at the Spring Valley complex.
A Community Mourns
The Gainesville Police Department responded to a welfare check on the afternoon of Saturday, April 15th, where they found Allen deceased. Her husband, Christopher Dean Snow, 31, was quickly identified as a person of interest. The couple had just celebrated their one-year anniversary, and their first child together was born in December. Allen also had three children from a previous relationship, whom Snow was a stepfather to.
Casey Allen with one of her children
The outpouring of grief from the community has been immense, with many expressing shock and heartbreak on social media. Former colleagues and friends remember Allen as a bright light and a devoted mother.
Husband Apprehended After Car Crash
Investigators tracked Snow to nearby Gwinnett County, where he was involved in a serious car crash. He has since been taken into custody and charged with felony murder. The Gainesville Police Department has issued a statement offering support to the affected families and acknowledging the devastating impact of this event.
The entrance to Spring Valley Apartments in Gainesville
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. This heartbreaking case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence.