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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Newsweek
Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Drives to Pregnant Girlfriend's House to Kill Her
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man in Dalton, Georgia, allegedly killed his wife and girlfriend, who was pregnant, before fatally shooting himself. The Dalton Police Department identified the suspected shooter as 37-year-old Kevin Andrew Akins in an information release sent to Newsweek. The Context Police said Kevin fatally shot his wife, 35-year-old Rebeca Nicole Akins, at her apartment in Dalton early Wednesday morning. Detectives found surveillance footage of Kevin Akins leaving that apartment around 6 a.m. Then, he drove to his girlfriend Cindel Mae Rhoden's apartment, where he allegedly shot and killed the 33-year-old. Rhoden's family said in a GoFundMe that she was five months pregnant when she was killed. Police said Akins fatally shot himself after killing his wife and girlfriend. What To Know On Friday, officers were called to Rebeca Akins' apartment around 6 p.m. after her coworkers reported that they hadn't seen or heard from her for several days. Officers found her deceased with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Officers were able to trace Kevin's vehicle to Rhoden's apartment and were waiting for a search warrant when they saw Rhoden's father use a key to enter the home. He called 911 to report that he had found his daughter and another man dead inside the apartment. Rhoden is survived by two young daughters, according to the GoFundMe. Stock image: Police car lights at a crime scene investigation. Stock image: Police car lights at a crime scene investigation. Ajax9/Getty Images Her aunt, Lynn Barker, spoke to Savannah news station WTOC about the immediate needs of the family. "We would just like to have enough money to give her a burial she deserves, so those girls will have a place to go visit their mom," Barker said. The family said the GoFundMe fundraiser will support funeral arrangements and the children. "Cindel was in a relationship with a man who was married to his estranged wife and she fell victim of manipulation and in a devastating turn of events, he took the life of his wife, then drove to Cindel's home to kill her," the GoFundMe said. What People Are Saying Ashley Barker, GoFundMe organizer, on a fundraising page for Cindel Rhoden: "Cindel was more than just a victim of this tragedy she was kind, full of life, and a devoted mom doing her best for her girls. Her daughters are now in the care of family, but they need help." Lynn Barker, Cindel Rhoden's aunt, told WTOC: "I know everybody judges. People speculate, and they're entitled to that. But as humans, don't lose compassion. There's a lot of lives that are devastated and broken. Nobody asked for this. Why it happened, we don't know." What Happens Next Dalton police said the investigation into the killings is ongoing. No motive for the shootings has been released. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@ If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
There's More to The Story of The Plane Passenger Who Swallowed Rosary Beads Amidst Chaotic Fit
There are some more details emerging about the mystery man who had a violent outburst on an inflight America Airlines trip last month. We're not sure this justifies his chaotic behavior but it certainly adds some more context. Delange Augustin, 31, was arrested following the scene that unfolded on March 10. He and his sister were onboard a flight from Savannah, Ga. to Miami when suddenly he appeared to have a 'fit of epilepsy,' according to The Independent. Following that, crew members and fellow flight passengers recalled Augustin stomping, shaking and yelling before getting physical with the folks surrounding him. He punched, kicked and grabbed a woman's hair so tight, it had to be cut in order for her to be loose from his grip, witnesses told CBS. Once he was on the ground, witnesses said he swallowed a set of rosary beads. His sister, Medjina, originally told officers the two were traveling back home from Haiti to flee 'religious attacks' when her brother got paranoid that one of 'Satan's disciples' followed them onto the plane, the report says. However, in an article posted to Haitian news outlet Le Nouvelliste, she said there was more to the story. Medjina said the two still struggle with the murder of their parents which occurred in the Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. She said their father killed before Augustin was born and their mother was killed on her way home from work just back in 2023. She also added that Augustin went to Haiti to renew his J-1 visa before heading back to the U.S. to complete his radiology training. According to Medjina, the stress of her brother's studies and worry about his visa combined with these 'spiritual attacks' drove Augustin to what she called his very first mental health crisis. 'What was clearly a medical emergency was tragically mishandled,' Medjina wrote. Medjina added that after he was bailed out of jail following the incident, the siblings tried once again to return to Haiti. However, after prosecutors succeeded in convincing the court to place him back in custody, FBI agent Savannah Solomon alerted Medjina his bond was denied, per WTOC. He was then arrested again at this flight leaving Atlanta. He's being held in custody at Coffee County Jail. That's not all. The report says his visa also expired, putting him at risk of an ICE hold. He currently faces federal charges of interference with flight crew as well as state charges of battery, obstruction and criminal damage to property. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mother and Her 4 Young Children Die as Their Car Bursts into Flames After Crash in Georgia: Reports
A mother and her four children have died after the car they were traveling in burst into flames after colliding with another vehicle. On Sunday, April 6, Reagan Dougan, 27, was driving southbound on I-95 in McIntosh County, Georgia, with her sons aged 9, 4, and 3 months and her 2-year-old daughter in a rented Jeep SUV when the accident occurred at around 6 a.m. local time, local outlet WTOC reported. The SUV struck a sedan and then a guardrail before bursting into flames, causing the family to die at the scene. Georgia State Trooper Christopher Ashdown confirmed the identity of the victims, per ABC News. Related: Father and His 10-Year-Old Daughter Die in RV Fire on First Day of Easter Vacation: 'Heartbreaking Loss' Dougan and her children had been traveling from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Florida to meet her husband, who has since been informed of the tragedy, according to ABC News and the local outlet WRAL. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The family had moved into a quiet cul-de-sac in Raleigh just months before the fatal crash. Neighbor Jason Flores told the outlet, 'We always waved at each other, she always had a smile on her face. The kids were always happy.' Related: 15-Year-Old Soccer Star Dies After 'Getting into Difficulty' While Swimming in Lake: Reports 'Their food always smelled good when they cooked it,' he continued. 'It was something that we never really got to share any time together but passing by. I can imagine them here now, but they're gone the next.' The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital, per ABC News. I-95 remained closed for four hours following the crash, according to WTOC. PEOPLE has reached out to Georgia State Patrol for comment but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
