Elderly Grandmother Killed, Daughter And Granddaughter Charged In Her Death: Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A grandmother is dead and her daughter and granddaughter have been charged in connection with the homicide.

On June 2 shortly after 1:30 p.m., Prince George's County police officers were called to a home in the 200 block of Hill Road for a welfare check. The man who contacted police said he had not been able to reach 71-year-old Margaret Craig of Landover for several days and "was worried for her welfare," according to police.

Candace Craig, 44, answered the door at Margaret Craig's home and allowed officers in to search for her. When they entered the basement, they immediately smelled the odor of a body decomposing, police said.

After investigating the incident, evidence suggests that Candace Craig killed her mother May 23 and the next day, her daughter, 19-year-old Salia Hardy, helped Craig dispose of her grandmother's remains, police said.

“The detectives of the homicide unit will ensure a thorough investigation is conducted and that both suspects are held accountable for their cruel and criminal behavior,” said Major David Blazer, commander, major crimes division.

Candace Craig has been charged with first- and second-degree murder. Salia Hardy has been charged with accessory after the fact.

If anyone has information relevant to the investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512.