An Armuchee man, Robert Keith Tincher III, pleaded guilty to killing his 82-year-old grandmother, Doris Cumming, and storing her body in a freezer for months. Tincher, 31, forced his grandmother into plastic bags, dragged her through their home, and placed her in a large freezer, causing multiple broken bones.

During the hearing, Floyd County Assistant District Attorney Elisabeth Giuliani revealed that Cumming was still alive when Tincher put her in the freezer. Tincher allegedly heard her breathing while dragging her and later inside the freezer.

Despite pleading guilty to charges including malice murder and kidnapping, Tincher denied causing his grandmother’s death. He expressed a desire to leave Floyd County and live his life, which raised concerns for Judge Sparks about accepting a guilty plea from someone unacknowledged of their actions. After further questioning, the judge accepted the plea.

In Georgia, the possible sentences for malice murder are life in prison or life without parole. Tincher’s sentencing will occur on December 11 at 2 p. m.