Influencer Zaria Khadejah Carr, aka Duchess Dior, 27, killed by her husband after Facebook Live fight; he later took his own life
According to officials, the argument turned fatal just hours after the couple went live on Facebook, publicly accusing each other of cheating. In the now-haunting clip, Zaria can be heard saying, 'He's getting mad because he doesn't like the truth coming out.' Those may have been her final words.
Dutchess Dior, a popular social media personality and mother, was tragically killed by her husband in a domestic violence incident that has sparked nationwide shock and outrage. pic.twitter.com/5fBWJnxB3e
Zaria died from gunshot wounds; Shamarcus shot himself inside the car
Zaria was found inside her home around 9:30 p.m. after neighbours called in a domestic disturbance. Officers from multiple agencies responded and confirmed she had died from gunshot wounds. Her husband and her black 2021 Dodge Challenger were missing. Authorities released an alert for the vehicle, which was later spotted in Wayne County just after 11 p.m.
A brief police pursuit followed. But before deputies could reach him, Shamarcus reportedly shot himself inside the car. He died shortly afterwards at a nearby hospital.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now handling the investigation into Zaria's death, while the Wayne County Sheriff's Office is overseeing the details surrounding Shamarcus's suicide. The GBI Medical Examiner's Office is conducting autopsies.
Fans believe warning signs were always there
Fans who followed Zaria online have now highlighted that red flags had been there all along. Known for her candid content on motherhood, lifestyle, and her relationship, Zaria often went live with Shamarcus, sometimes showing heated arguments in real time.
In that final Facebook Live, the tension was especially visible, with Shamarcus accusing her of being unfaithful, yelling at her to stop talking over him, and at one point saying something chilling: 'You're going to make me kill you.'
One user wrote, "They hated each other but couldn't release that bond. People think these toxic relationships are cute and funny until something extreme happens; you can see it in his eyes."
They hated each other but couldn't release that #bond people think these toxic relationships are cute and funny until something extreme happens you can see it in his #eyes #dutchessdior & the frenchman #mentalhealth #FathersDay2025 #RIP #bothofthem #dutchessdior pic.twitter.com/CdQ9dd4Qxl
Another user wrote, "A man will always be a woman's biggest hater. They don't know what true love & protection is."
A man will always be a woman's biggest hater. They don't know what true love & protection is. https://t.co/SYKygoRIFW
A third mentioned, "There's no justification for killing your partner; idc what the circumstances are. LEAVE!!!! It isn't hard, kids – money, etc. You can't do shit in jail or dead!!!!
There no justification for killing your partner idc what the circumstances is LEAVE !!!! it ain't hard kids money etc you can't do shit n jail or dead !!!! https://t.co/fOnUlubBBi
"That's why it's important to experience heartbreak at a young age so you don't murder every girl that breaks your heart when you're older," a fourth added.
That's why it's important to experience heartbreak at a young age so you don't murder every girl that breaks your heart when you're older. https://t.co/KoUTjvMqMU
"Saw the live, and I hate this had to happen. Both their babies are parentless. It's so heartbreaking that he thought that was the way to solve everything. It made shit 10x worse. Nhgas have to learn how to deal with their emotions properly. We are seeing too much devastation," another user mentioned.
Saw the live, and I hate this had to happen. Both their babies are parentless. It's so heartbreaking that he thought that was the way to solve everything. It made shxt 10x worse. Nhgas have to learn how to deal with their emotions properly. We are seeing too much devastation. https://t.co/skeHfsV5Rt
More about Duchess Dior
Zaria was more than her screen name. She was a young mother, a daughter, a friend, and someone trying to share her truth with the world—even if it wasn't always pretty. Her raw, unfiltered presence is exactly what drew people in. Now, her death is prompting heartbreaking reflection about how many people might be living similar stories in silence.
She leaves behind two young children. The community around her is devastated, and many are speaking out to raise awareness about the realities of domestic violence.
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