Perry family mourns one year after brutal trailer park killings

Suspect Michael James Jordan awaits trial in June for the deaths of four family members, including a 2-year-old.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:35am

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An extreme close-up of a bloodied knife against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic through the use of harsh, direct flash lighting.A year after a brutal family tragedy, the community continues to grapple with the devastating aftermath.Perry Today

One year after four family members, including 82-year-old Beulah Robinson, her 37-year-old daughter Tuquondra Robinson, 52-year-old Michelle Joiner, and 2-year-old A'Layah Joyner, were killed in a Perry, Georgia mobile home, loved ones are still grieving their loss. The suspect, Michael James Jordan, had been close to the family and previously dated Tuquondra Robinson. Jordan is charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, and other felonies, and the case is set to go to trial in June.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of family violence in Houston County, Georgia, which saw a disturbing pattern of such incidents resulting in deaths in the previous year. The case has been a constant presence for the district attorney's office, which plans to seek the maximum possible penalty if Jordan is convicted.

The details

Investigators say three of the victims were stabbed, and one was suffocated. The family described the victims as 'the warmest, kind, hardest people that you could ever know' and said the loss is deeply felt by all who knew them. The suspect, Michael James Jordan, had been close to the family and had previously dated Tuquondra Robinson, adding another layer of heartbreak.

  • The incident occurred on April 4, 2025.
  • The case is set to go to trial in June 2026, just over a year since the crime occurred.

The players

Beulah Robinson

An 82-year-old victim who was the mother of Tuquondra Robinson and grandmother of A'Layah Joyner.

Tuquondra Robinson

A 37-year-old victim who was the daughter of Beulah Robinson and mother of A'Layah Joyner.

Michelle Joiner

A 52-year-old victim who was related to the other victims.

A'Layah Joyner

A 2-year-old victim who was the daughter of Tuquondra Robinson and granddaughter of Beulah Robinson.

Michael James Jordan

The suspect who is charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, and other felonies related to the killings.

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What they’re saying

“I find myself going back to that trailer just sitting there. It's just painful to talk about.”

— Duke Joiner, Beulah Robinson's son

“Their loss is felt deeply by everyone who knew them.”

— Duke Joiner, Beulah Robinson's son

“It was set for the first time on our trial calendar in March, but not all lab results were back in time, so we requested a continuance. The case will return to the trial calendar in June, just over a year since the crime occurred.”

— Eric Edwards, District Attorney

“This was one of an extremely disturbing pattern we saw last year of family violence-related incidents that resulted in death. We hope that trend does not continue throughout 2026.”

— Eric Edwards, District Attorney

What’s next

The suspect, Michael James Jordan, is scheduled to go to trial in June 2026, just over a year after the incident occurred.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of family violence in the region and the lasting impact it can have on communities. The district attorney's office is determined to seek the maximum possible penalty for the suspect if convicted, in an effort to address this disturbing trend.