Gwinnett police arrest suspect Rickey Taylor in torture, murders of mother and son

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett police say they have arrested a man and charged him with murder in the violent death of a mother and her adult son.

Investigators say Rickey Taylor of Norcross, age 28, killed Nicola Sramek, 61, and James Sramek, 29, Sunday night at the Barrington Hills Apartments on Chelsea Park Lane.

The Coroner said the victims died from blunt force trauma and stabbing.

killed Nicola Sramek, 61, and James Sramek, 29

Police announced the arrest of Taylor Thursday evening. He was linked to the murders through video surveillance footage and physical evidence, according to investigators. Police said they believe Taylor went on a crime spree that included several armed robberies in the Norcross area.

Taylor was arrested for one of those robberies on August 6. While in custody, he was later questioned about the murders of the Srameks. Police said Taylor knew James Sramek. Officers said it appears robbery was the motive for the killings.

In a statement Thursday, Gwinnett Police said "Taylor is a heinous criminal and exhibited the darkest side of humanity. It is very disturbing to know that there are people in our society who are capable of exacting such levels of violence against others."

Taylor is charged with two counts each of Malice Murder, Armed Robbery and False Imprisonment.