Crime
Martin Louis Gordon Fatally Stabbed Outside Helms College in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred late Sunday night outside the Village West Shopping Center on Washington Road, near the Helms College campus.
According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the location at approximately 11:09 p.m. on October 13 in response to reports of an unresponsive individual.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, 30-year-old Martin Louis Gordon of Grovetown, suffering from at least one stab wound.
Despite immediate emergency response, Gordon succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was pronounced deceased at 11:35 p.m. by Deputy Coroner Kenneth Boose.
Investigators believe the stabbing occurred outside the Helms College School of Trades building, though the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Authorities have released an image of a suspect wanted in connection with Gordon’s murder, describing the individual as armed and dangerous.
Law enforcement urges anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080.
In response to the tragedy, Helms College issued a statement expressing sorrow over the loss of one of its students and confirming its cooperation with investigators.
“A tragic incident occurred late Monday evening outside the Helms College School of Trades building on our Augusta campus. Local law enforcement responded and is leading the investigation. We are fully cooperating with their efforts,” the statement read.
“We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our HVAC students, identified publicly by authorities as 30-year-old Martin Louis Gordon of Grovetown. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, classmates, and instructors during this difficult time.”
The college also noted that student support services have been activated, with counseling staff, administrators, and the campus chaplain available to assist students and employees affected by the incident.
“Our priority is the well-being of our students and employees,” the statement continued. “We have enhanced our campus security measures and are working closely with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office while the investigation continues.”
Family members describe Martin Louis Gordon as a devoted father and hardworking student who had recently moved from Maryland to Grovetown in January to build a better life for his two children — an 8-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son.
Determined to maintain his perfect attendance record, Gordon reportedly attended class on Monday night despite facing transportation issues. When his brother arrived to pick him up nearly an hour after class had ended, he found Martin fatally wounded outside the school.
“Somebody just walked up to him and started stabbing him,” said Gordon’s sister-in-law. “He was not a confrontational guy at all.”
The family said they plan to tell his children about the tragedy after school on Tuesday, hoping to give them “one more day” before breaking the devastating news.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the killing, urging anyone with information to come forward as the search for the suspect intensifies.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.