Mom of 3 killed by boyfriend in murder-suicide while he was out on bond for domestic violence: ‘Heart-wrenching’

Nypost · Aug 21, 2026 · 470 words · By Patrick Reilly

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Mom of 3 killed by boyfriend in murder-suicide while he was out on bond for domestic violence: ‘Heart-wrenching’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Mom of 3 killed by boyfriend in murder-suicide while he was out on bond for domestic violence: ‘Heart-wrenching’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google A Georgia mother of three was gunned down by her abusive boyfriend, who turned the gun on himself once cornered a day later, according to a sheriff — who recalled the “heart-wrenching” moment he broke the news to her children.

Common ground

Nicole Karastury Elliot, 35, had just returned home from dropping two of her kids — ages 10 and 6 — at school Monday morning in Waverly Hall, Ga.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The domestic dispute began Sunday night when Harris tried to take Elliot’s middle son’s medication to apparently “start abusing” it”

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Multiple sources report that the dispute began Sunday night when Harris attempted to take the middle son's medication to 'start abusing' it.

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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities confirmed that Andrew Roy Harris was out on bond for a domestic violence incident when he killed his girlfriend, Nicole Karastury Elliott, earlier this week.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/georgia-man-bond-dome…

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web search NEUTRAL — Instead, Harris was discovered holding the same gun that killed Elliot and suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. According to Jolley, the marital conflict started on Sunday nite w…
https://www.tori.ng/news/325053/georgia-mother-begs-for-her-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The domestic dispute began Sunday night when Harris tried to take Elliot's middle son's medication to apparently "start abusing" it, Jolley said.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-happened-to-nicole-elli…

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Claim 2: “Harris has previously faced several domestic violence charges in Georgia and Alabama”

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Multiple sources state that Harris had previously faced several domestic violence charges in both Georgia and Alabama.

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Claim 3: “Her doorbell camera caught them fighting — and the mom begging for her life before she was shot in the head in the yard.”

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Multiple sources confirm that doorbell/Ring camera footage captured the fight and the victim begging for her life before being shot in the head in the yard.

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web search NEUTRAL — Her doorbell camera caught them fighting — and the mom begging for her life before she was shot in the head in the yard. Nicole Karastury Elliott, 37, was shot dead in her yard in Waverly Hall, Ga. on…
https://www.newsbreak.com/trending/top/mom's-boyfriend-kills…

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web search NEUTRAL — Before the mother was shot in the head in the yard, her doorbell camera saw them fighting and her pleading for her life. The sheriff told reporters on Tuesday that "we heard voices on the Ring camera …
https://www.tori.ng/news/325053/georgia-mother-begs-for-her-…

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Claim 4: “None of the children were fathered by Harris, who had been dating the mom since 2024.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the paternity of the children or the specific start date of the relationship (2024).

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Claim 5: “A Georgia mother of three was gunned down by her abusive boyfriend, who turned the gun on himself once cornered a day later”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Nicole Karastury Elliott was killed by her boyfriend Andrew Roy Harris, who subsequently committed suicide.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 5, 2023 · Vlad and Niki The best stories for kids | 1 Hour Video00:00 Vlad and Niki kids story about sweet machine4:34 Vlad and Niki play with toy washing machine8:48 ...
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Claim 6: “Harris was found Tuesday at a Day’s Inn across state lines in Phenix City, Ala. — and shot himself in the head when officers were moving in to arrest him.”

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Multiple sources confirm Harris was found Tuesday at a Day's Inn in Phenix City, Alabama, and shot himself in the head as officers moved to arrest him.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor (born 19 February 1960), formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kamala Harris, the 49th vice president of the United States, quickly announced her 2024 campaign for president on July 21, 2024. On that date, incumbent president Joe Biden withdrew his re-election ca…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Stonewall Inn (also known as Stonewall) is a gay bar and recreational tavern at 53 Christopher Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It was the site of …
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Claim 7: “Nicole Karastury Elliot, 35, had just returned home from dropping two of her kids — ages 10 and 6 — at school Monday morning in Waverly Hall, Ga. when she was confronted by Andrew Roy Harris, 36”

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Multiple sources confirm the victim's name (Nicole Karastury Elliott), age (35), the suspect's name (Andrew Roy Harris), age (36), the location (Waverly Hall, Ga.), and the timing (Monday morning after school drop-off for kids aged 10 and 6).

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliott, 35, was shot in the head outside her home after a dispute with her 36-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Roy Harris, outside Waverly Hall on Monday, Aug.
https://www.aol.com/articles/mom-3-killed-murder-suicide-200…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliot, 35, had just returned home from dropping two of her kids — ages 10 and 6 — at school Monday morning in Waverly Hall, Ga. when she was confronted by Andrew Roy Harris, 36, who …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-happened-to-nicole-elli…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliott was found shot fdead in the yard of a residence in Waverly Hall, Georgia, on Aug. 17, 2026. An investigation revealed Elliott was fatally shot during a domestic dispute with A…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/us-news/mom-of-3-killed-by-boy…

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Claim 8: “Andrew Roy Harris, 36, who was out on bond for a previous domestic violence charge”

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Multiple news sources explicitly state that Andrew Roy Harris was out on bond for a previous domestic violence charge at the time of the killing.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Vermont gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Vermont. Republican incumbent Phil Scott is seeking a sixth two-year term. He is being challenged by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Vermont_gubernatorial_ele…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew Peter Harris (born January 25, 1957) is an American politician and physician serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district since 2011. The district includes the e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Harris_(politician)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead (11 November 1920 – 5 January 2003) was a British statesman and writer who served as President of the European Commission from 1977 to 1981. At various ti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Jenkins

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Claim 9: “Her daughter, 14, had spent the night at her biological father’s house.”

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The detail about the 14-year-old daughter spending the night at her biological father's house is mentioned in one specific report (TikTok/News summary), but not corroborated by other independent news articles provided.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliot, 35 years old, a mother of three, was gunned down at her home after dropping off her children at school. Her daughter, 14, had spent the night at her biological father's house.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-happened-to-nicole-elli…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliot, 35, had just returned home from dropping two of her kids — ages 10 and 6 — at school Monday morning in Waverly Hall, Ga. when she was confronted by Andrew Roy Harris, 36, who …
https://www.newsbreak.com/trending/top/familes-confront-kill…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lost to gun violence on August 17, 2026 in Waverly Hall, Georgia. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Nicole.Light a candle for Nicole. The people with the most candles in t…
https://gunmemorial.org/2026/08/17/nicole-karastury-elliott

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Claim 10: “Harris was instead found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head — holding the same gun used to kill Elliot.”

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Sources confirm Harris died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found holding the weapon used to kill Elliott.

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web search NEUTRAL — 36-year-old Andrew Roy Harris was wanted for the felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the death of 35-year-old Nicole Karastury Elliott in Harris County.
https://www.wtvm.com/2026/08/18/murder-suspect-harris-county…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliott, 35, was shot in the head outside her home after a dispute with her 36-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Roy Harris, outside Waverly Hall on Monday, Aug.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/mom-3-killed-murder-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicole Karastury Elliott was found shot fdead in the yard of a residence in Waverly Hall, Georgia, on Aug.Harris was instead found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head — holding the same gu…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/us-news/mom-of-3-killed-by-boy…

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Claim 11: “In May 2025, Elliot posted a list of all the things she loves about Harris to celebrate one year together.”

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