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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Family of twins found dead on Bell Mountain dispute findings, says they were killed
The family of twins Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis are holding a news conference Friday morning laying out what they say are facts of the twins' disappearance and deaths. The bodies of the Lewis twins were found in Towns County on Bell Mountain in early March. While the deaths were eventually ruled a double-suicide by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Lewis family is calling it a 'lynching.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Friday, the family and their legal representatives are demanding justice for the two 19-year-olds. According to the announcement sent by attorneys for the Lewis Family, they want to 'dispel information and present the facts,' while calling for a new, 'thorough, transparent investigation' and calling for accountability for those responsible. The family is joined at the briefing in Lawrenceville by members of the NAACP Georgia State Conference an the NAACP Gwinnett County Branch, as well as community advocates and supporters. The GBI said they determined the method of the deaths based on the medical examiner's autopsy of the twins and other investigative findings, which agents shared with the Lewis family in May. In part, the GBI said cellular location data helped establish a timeline of when the Lewis twins left their home in Gwinnett County to go to Bell Mountain, and that while Naazir Lewis went to the airport on March 7, and had a ticket, 'he never caught the flight and returned home.' Additionally, the GBI said records show that Naazir Lewis bought ammunition for the gun used, which was delivered to their home in Gwinnett County on March 5. The GBI said internet search history from both of the twins' phones showed searches for how to load a gun, suicide rates in 2024 and related searches. Forensic evidence showed both twins fired a gun, according to the GBI, and a comprehensive investigation indicated the injures were self-inflicted. RELATED STORIES: GBI says teen brothers died of self-inflicted injuries on north GA mountain Autopsy results for twins found dead at top of GA mountain pending for more tests North GA volunteer firefighter arrested for sharing photos of twins' death scene on social media Twin brothers shot, killed in murder-suicide at top of mountain, GBI officials say If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CNN
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Twins' mysterious deaths, middle age weight loss, summer TV preview: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Losing weight in middle age could set you up for a longer and healthier life, a new study found. The benefits include a lower risk of chronic diseases and death. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Mystery solved: Twin 19-year-old brothers Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were found shot to death at the remote summit of a mountain in northern Georgia. Their deaths baffled the close-knit family for months, but police now say they know what happened. 2️⃣ 'A major issue': A sperm donor with a rare genetic mutation fathered 67 children, and now 10 of them have been diagnosed with cancer. Advocates say there's a need for greater regulation and a limit on the number of births allowed from a single donor. 3️⃣ You snooze, you lose? When jolted awake by a blaring alarm clock, it's tempting to reach for the snooze button. 'Just five more minutes' is practically a morning mantra. But you could be silently sabotaging your shut-eye. Experts explain the pros and cons. 4️⃣ What to watch: With the dog days of summer approaching, our entertainment team rounded up the best new series and movies coming to a TV screen near you, including a drama from the creator of 'Succession' and an Adam Sandler comedy sequel. 5️⃣ Gone viral: Archie and Miles Shephard used to work together as salesmen in a lumber yard. Now they're social media stars known for their high-energy and hilarious interpretations of some of the most dramatic moments in sports. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 💥 Big boom: A home security camera captured the moment a box truck exploded while passing through a residential neighborhood in Addison, Illinois. The driver walked away with only minor injuries. • RFK Jr. says Covid-19 shot will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women• Trump considers new sanctions on Russia as he grows more furious with Putin• NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut funding 🇩🇰 That's about to be the new retirement age in Denmark, and it's the highest in Europe. 🧀 Hole-y rollers: It's been described as the world's most dangerous race, and it's certainly one of the most ridiculous — people tumbling down a steep hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. Contestants explain why it's so thrilling. This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Thanks to all. Cristiano Ronaldo ⚽ What's next? The Portuguese soccer star threw his future into doubt with a cryptic message on social media after scoring his 25th goal on the final day of the Saudi Pro League season. 📖 Whose voice narrates the audiobook version of first lady Melania Trump's memoir?A. Megyn KellyB. Barron TrumpC. Morgan FreemanD. Her own voice using AI⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🐼 Cute overload: Hong Kong's first locally born baby pandas — affectionately known as 'Elder Sister' and 'Little Brother' — finally have actual names after a contest that drew more than 35,000 entries. Take a look. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: D. The first lady said her memoir is narrated 'entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice.'📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
CNN
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Twins' mysterious deaths, middle age weight loss, summer TV preview: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Losing weight in middle age could set you up for a longer and healthier life, a new study found. The benefits include a lower risk of chronic diseases and death. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Mystery solved: Twin 19-year-old brothers Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were found shot to death at the remote summit of a mountain in northern Georgia. Their deaths baffled the close-knit family for months, but police now say they know what happened. 2️⃣ 'A major issue': A sperm donor with a rare genetic mutation fathered 67 children, and now 10 of them have been diagnosed with cancer. Advocates say there's a need for greater regulation and a limit on the number of births allowed from a single donor. 3️⃣ You snooze, you lose? When jolted awake by a blaring alarm clock, it's tempting to reach for the snooze button. 'Just five more minutes' is practically a morning mantra. But you could be silently sabotaging your shut-eye. Experts explain the pros and cons. 4️⃣ What to watch: With the dog days of summer approaching, our entertainment team rounded up the best new series and movies coming to a TV screen near you, including a drama from the creator of 'Succession' and an Adam Sandler comedy sequel. 5️⃣ Gone viral: Archie and Miles Shephard used to work together as salesmen in a lumber yard. Now they're social media stars known for their high-energy and hilarious interpretations of some of the most dramatic moments in sports. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 💥 Big boom: A home security camera captured the moment a box truck exploded while passing through a residential neighborhood in Addison, Illinois. The driver walked away with only minor injuries. • RFK Jr. says Covid-19 shot will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women• Trump considers new sanctions on Russia as he grows more furious with Putin• NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut funding 🇩🇰 That's about to be the new retirement age in Denmark, and it's the highest in Europe. 🧀 Hole-y rollers: It's been described as the world's most dangerous race, and it's certainly one of the most ridiculous — people tumbling down a steep hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. Contestants explain why it's so thrilling. This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Thanks to all. Cristiano Ronaldo ⚽ What's next? The Portuguese soccer star threw his future into doubt with a cryptic message on social media after scoring his 25th goal on the final day of the Saudi Pro League season. 📖 Whose voice narrates the audiobook version of first lady Melania Trump's memoir?A. Megyn KellyB. Barron TrumpC. Morgan FreemanD. Her own voice using AI⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🐼 Cute overload: Hong Kong's first locally born baby pandas — affectionately known as 'Elder Sister' and 'Little Brother' — finally have actual names after a contest that drew more than 35,000 entries. Take a look. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: D. The first lady said her memoir is narrated 'entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice.'📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragic cause of death revealed for 19-year-old twins found dead on Georgia mountain
Georgia investigators ruled the 19-year-old twins brothers found dead on top of a remote mountain more than two months ago both died by suicide. Qaadir and Naazir Lewis' lifeless bodies were found by a hiker on the summit of Bell Mountain, more than 90 miles from their Lawrenceville home, on March 8. The brothers, described by family as upbeat and outgoing, were supposed to be flying to Boston to meet up with friends when they died from gunshots. Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) preliminary findings initially suggested their harrowing deaths were the result of an apparent murder-suicide. But a deeper look at the situation and shocking new evidence revealed Qaadir and Naazir each took their own lives, the GBI announced on Wednesday. 'Based on the results of the medical examiner's autopsy and other investigative findings, their deaths have been ruled suicide-suicide,' the statement reads. Detectives said before publicly sharing this gut-wrenching information, they had notified the Lewis family. The GBI pieced together a timeline of the brother's final days using cellular location data, which reportedly tracked the brothers from their homes in Gwinnett County to the mountain near the border of North Carolina. In video that 'correspond to those locations,' the brothers are seen alone, investigators wrote. Forensic evidence suggested each of the brothers fired a gun. Regarding the trip the teens were supposed to be taking to Boston, the GBI found that only Naazir showed up to the airport on March 7. But he never boarded his flight, he just left the airport and went back home. Records obtained by the GBI show that only Naazir had an airplane ticket. Investigators said Naazir had also ordered gun ammunition that was delivered to their house on March 5. The brothers' phones also held clues about the tragedy. According to the GBI, their internet searches included 'how to load again' and 'suicide rates in 2024.' The GBI said they plan to officially close this months-long investigation in the upcoming weeks. Just as they fiercely refuted investigators original belief that one brother killed the other before turning the gun on himself, the twins' family does not agree with the GBI's suicide-suicide ruling. 'No, it doesn't make no sense,' Samira Brawner, the brothers' aunt told FOX 5. 'Both of them was funny. They loved spending time with family,' she added about the college students. Samira is also baffled about why they would have gone to Bell Mountain, claiming the two had never been their before. The distraught family said security footage from March 7 showed the twins at a Shell gas station near their home. Sabriyah Brawner, another aunt, said they seemed to be acting completely calm and normal in that video. 'Foul play was definitely involved,' she asserted. 'I feel like they were murdered.' Adding to the unsettling circumstances surrounding their deaths, a volunteer firefighter was accused of taking pictures of their corpses. Scott Kerlin, 42, was charged with misdemeanor obstruction for allegedly taking photos of the twins while responding to the scene of their death. The firefighter was then accused of sharing the photos publicly, according to the GBI. He posted the photos to social media, WSB-TV reported, though it wasn't clear on which platform he shared them. Kerlin, of Hiawassee, was fired on March 14 for violating department protocol, Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw told 11Alive. After his arrest in March, he bonded out of Towns County Jail. A GoFundMe originally created for funeral arrangements is now being used to collect funds for a private investigator to continue probing the situation. 'In recent news reports, it was claimed that they took their own lives. My nephews wouldn't do this!' the organizer, one of the brothers' aunts, wrote on the donations page, which has raised more than $67,400. 'Unfortunately Something happened at Bell mountain that ended the lives of 19 year old Qaadir and Naazir, which needs to be further investigated. We need your support to share their story. 'The family is looking for a private investigator to help bring justice to Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, we did hire a private investigator.' The distraught relative said the family had previously hired an investigator, but the case was too complex for their realm of expertise. They are hoping to hire a new detective who specializes in homicide and criminal cases. 'We will not stop fighting until the twins get justice. Anything you donate will be appreciated,' the fundraiser's description reads.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Georgia twins deaths ruled a double suicide, here's what happened
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Wednesday that the deaths of 19-year-old twins, found fatally shot atop Bell Mountain on March 8, have been ruled a double suicide. Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, from Lawrenceville, were discovered by hikers near the North Carolina border, a location their family described as unfamiliar to them, according to NBC News. Initially, the event was assumed to be an apparent murder-suicide, but this week the ruling has changed and the investigation is to close in the coming weeks. They planned to visit friends in Boston on March 7, but only Naazir went to the airport. He did not board his flight and returned home. Cellular location data tracked the twins' movements from their home to Bell Mountain. Video evidence shows the brothers alone at the mountain summit. Forensic evidence indicates the twins fired the weapon used, with records showing Naazir purchased ammunition on March 5. The GBI investigation concluded that the deaths were a joint act of suicide. However, the family remains uncertain about the circumstances leading to the tragic event. Saying that they were looking to hire a private investigator specializing in homicide to look into the brothers' deaths, the family organized a GoFundMe page for the twins. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Twin brothers deaths ruled double suicide
