A North Charleston caregiver has been arrested and charged in connection with the deaths of two vulnerable adults and serious injuries to a third, sparking a grief‑driven push for accountability from a grieving sister whose brother died in the same care facility.
What the caregiver is accused of
The caregiver, Rellora, faces multiple abuse and neglect charges tied to prolonged mistreatment inside Park Circle Home, a residential care facility in North Charleston, including:
- One count of abuse and neglect resulting in death (June 2024 – April 2025).
- One count of abuse and neglect resulting in death (November 2024 – December 2024).
- One count of abuse and neglect resulting in great bodily harm (February 2026 – March 2026).
Those charges are linked to the deaths of Thaddeous Moose and another resident, as well as injuries to a third person. Two additional caregivers, Reginald and Cynthia Kelly, also face charges connected to Moose’s death. If convicted, Rellora could face up to 30 years in prison per death‑related count and 15 years for the bodily‑harm charge.
Sister’s heartbreaking account
Robyn Empey says her brother, Rodney Creel, lived at Park Circle Home in 2024 and died there. She is speaking out to demand accountability not only from the individual caregivers but also from the facility’s owner and the broader system.
Empey described the home as physically present but emotionally hollow:
“They had a roof, but they didn’t have a home. If they weren’t being fed, if they weren’t being cared for, and if they were being secluded in a room, it’s heartbreaking.”
She stressed that while her brother cannot be brought back, she hopes his story leads to stricter oversight, tougher penalties, and better protections for vulnerable adults in care facilities across South Carolina.
Current status of the case
Rellora made her first court appearance Wednesday, and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office has said it cannot comment further because the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have promised to release updates as more information becomes available, while Empey vows to keep using her brother’s story to raise awareness and push for reform.
