Macon Neighbors Rarely Saw Family Before Deadly Incident

Crime scene cleaner unable to contact relatives or property owner after alleged murder-suicide

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A crime scene cleaner who visited the property in north Macon, Georgia on Wednesday said he was still trying to contact family members or a property owner to allow him to clean up the home where Bibb County deputies allege a man killed his wife, daughter and pets before dying by suicide. Neighbors in the Lake Wildwood neighborhood said they rarely saw the family who lived there in recent months.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has left the local community shaken, raising questions about the warning signs that may have been missed and the need for greater mental health resources and support. The difficulty in contacting the property owner or victims' relatives also highlights the challenges faced by crime scene cleaners in the aftermath of such events.

The details

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies were initially at the home on Tuesday morning to evict the family, but then heard gunshots inside the residence. Authorities say 51-year-old Ray Summers allegedly shot and killed his 49-year-old wife Brande, their 21-year-old daughter Haliegh, and the family's dog and cat, before dying by suicide. A crime scene cleaner named Scott Bogulski said he was unable to reach any relatives or the property owner to begin the cleanup process, leaving the bloody and damaged home untouched on Wednesday.

  • On Tuesday morning, deputies were at the home to serve an eviction notice.
  • Gunshots were heard from inside the home on Tuesday.

The players

Ray Summers

A 51-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife, daughter and pets before dying by suicide.

Brande Summers

The 49-year-old wife of Ray Summers, who was allegedly killed by her husband.

Haliegh Summers

The 21-year-old daughter of Ray and Brande Summers, who was allegedly killed by her father.

Scott Bogulski

A 49-year-old crime scene cleaner from Forsyth, Georgia who was unable to contact relatives or the property owner to begin cleaning up the home.

The People Sales & Profit Co.

A Middle Georgia-based company that public records show owns the property, but the CEO/CFO said they did not own the Lake Wildwood home and didn't know why the records showed it was connected to their company.

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What they’re saying

“I was leaving my paperwork at the door and I was hoping you were family. When I get in, I'm telling you, more than 70% of the time, what you were told happened in that house, what the police put on their report, is different than what actually happened.”

— Scott Bogulski, Crime scene cleaner (The Telegraph)

“We've only ever seen him come in and out. I had no idea that there was a wife and a kid there.”

— Rebecca Leslie, Neighbor (The Telegraph)

What’s next

Authorities will continue investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, while the community grapples with the loss and searches for ways to provide more mental health support.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking case highlights the need for greater awareness and resources to address mental health issues, as well as the challenges faced by crime scene cleaners in the aftermath of such devastating events when families cannot immediately be reached.