Georgia dentist James Choi kills wife Myoung and violinist daughter Grace Choi in St Ives James Creek mansion



A Georgia dentist – whose “primary goal” was to make patients smile – murdered his wife and teenage daughter before killing himself inside their $1.7 million home in a suspected murder-suicide.

Police discovered the bodies of James Choi, 52, his wife Myoung, 52, and their 15-year-old daughter Grace inside their lavish country club house in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek Sunday afternoon.

Officials uncovered the grisly scene during a welfare check just after 4 p.m. in the private, gated community of St Ives Country Club, 30 miles northeast of the Georgia capital.

“This tragic incident has deeply affected not only the family and neighbors, but our entire community,” Johns Creek Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell said, according to 11 Alive. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to those impacted and ask that the community keep them in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”

Georgia Dentist, Dr. James Choi, murdered his wife and daughter before killing himself inside their $1.7 million home. Highland Dental

Officials have not disclosed the causes of death or released any further information regarding the suspected murder-suicide to preserve the integrity of the investigation and out of “respect for the family members affected by this tragedy,” the outlet reported.

James Choi, a South Korean native, attended the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and most recently worked as a practitioner at Highland Dental in Suwanee, GA., according to the office’s website.

“His primary goal as a practitioner is to make each of his patients smile, which he pursues by treating them as he would treat his own family,” Choi’s bio reads.

The practitioner was described as enjoying golfing and spending time with his wife and daughter when he wasn’t working.

Cops uncovered the grisly murder scene inside the St Ives Country Club gated community on Aug. 31, 2025. Atlantanewsfirst
Flowers and a package were left outside the front door of the Johns Creek home. 11alive

His daughter, Grace, was a sophomore at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek.

The school remembered her as a “treasured and beloved” student.

“We are heartbroken and devastated to confirm the untimely death of one of our treasured and beloved students, sophomore Grace Choi,” the private prep school wrote on Facebook.

“We wish to express our deepest condolences and our heartfelt love, support, and prayers to Grace’s extended family, friends, and everyone who is grieving with our school community,” the statement added.

Grace Choi, an accomplished violinist at the school, performed at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan with the True North Symphony on July 12.

“We are completely heartbroken. Grace, you are so loved. You make us so proud and you will always be an integral part of our fine arts family,” Mount Pisgah’s Fine Arts Department wrote on Instagram.

Flowers and a package were left at the front door of the Chois $1.75 million home, according to video captured by 11 Alive.

The 6-bedroom, Glen Court home was constructed in 1996 and last sold for $860,000 in 2016, according to an online listing.

St. Ives Country Club offers a private 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a resort-style pool with a waterslide and two restaurants.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

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