GA - Twin brothers miss flight to Boston, found dead 24 hours later in Georgia mountains, 14 Mar 2025

[Miss Poovy]

Only what I have read in here. I don't know if it was said that Belle mountain was a sundown town or if it was near a sundown town,?? Im not clear. Its only something to consider if its even true?

My curiosity was about their vehicle being found in the lot, its approx a 2 hr drive according to google maps. last seen at bedtime ( what time was that?) and If they had to enter through a gate during the hours the gate was open,
it might help with

It’s considered to be insulting to insinuate a town is a sundown town to all persons. POC have the right to travel or be in a place without fear. It’s hard to live down stereotypes & I wouldn’t, personally, use Wikipedia as a source of top of the line source of information.

Your questions seem pretty valid to me.

 

[acutename]

no one has said where the gun came from....family? bought off the street? how long they had it?

 

[vls12345]

In an interview posted earlier on this thread, the boys' uncle called their deaths a lynching & mentioned the area as a KKK area as well as an historical sundown town area.

Final Call exclusive interview with family members of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis

The Final Call is still following and will continue to follow the story of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, twin brothers who were found shot dead on the top of a Georgia mountain (See The Final Call, Vol. 44 No. 26). Their bodies were discovered March 8. A preliminary investigation by the Georgia...

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Tiger Harris: What I believe happened, I’m speaking for me right now. I know that saying it out loud for Kaarini, their bonus mom, it’s hard for her to hear. But definitely, it was a lynching. It was definitely a lynching. And let me explain to you why I say that.

They were found in Ku Klux Klan territory, a historical sundown town, on top of a mountain. And then the pictures were shared even to children. Historically, what do we know about lynchings? They were public.

 

[Knox]

There's a new update on the family fundraising site, see below. Dated 4/10/25.

 

[ttjo]

In an interview posted earlier on this thread, the boys' uncle called their deaths a lynching & mentioned the area as a KKK area as well as an historical sundown town area.

Final Call exclusive interview with family members of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis

The Final Call is still following and will continue to follow the story of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, twin brothers who were found shot dead on the top of a Georgia mountain (See The Final Call, Vol. 44 No. 26). Their bodies were discovered March 8. A preliminary investigation by the Georgia...

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yes, thats exactly the interview I was referring to, that's where that theory came from.

 

[vls12345]

yes, thats exactly the interview I was referring to, that's where that theory came from.

Prior to the article being posted in this thread, the idea of sundown towns &/or the area of Ball Mountain historically having been a sundown town area was discussed a bit. Iirc, the guy who was arrested for taking photos & sharing them was part of the initial conversation around this as a theory. I still want to hear more about why he took photos, who he initially shared them with & for what purpose.

I haven't seen updates lately on the case status of the young men's deaths, nor for the volunteer firefighter who was arrested & charged for sharing crime scene photos.

 

[Seattle1]

Prior to the article being posted in this thread, the idea of sundown towns &/or the area of Ball Mountain historically having been a sundown town area was discussed a bit. Iirc, the guy who was arrested for taking photos & sharing them was part of the initial conversation around this as a theory. I still want to hear more about why he took photos, who he initially shared them with & for what purpose.

I haven't seen updates lately on the case status of the young men's deaths, nor for the volunteer firefighter who was arrested & charged for sharing crime scene photos.

I don't think we will hear much more about the misdemeanor obstruction charge. The firefighter was terminated. The Towns County Schools Superintendent Darren Berrong spoke specifically to the facts about a "crime scene photo shared with some students" but it wasn't clear how the former volunteer firefighter in Towns County, shared the photo of the scene.

Firefighter charged after he's accused of sharing photos of twin brothers found dead on a Georgia mountain

Authorities say additional testing is needed to determine the cause and manner of death of 19-year-old twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[ttjo]

I still want to hear more about why he took photos, who he initially shared them with & for what purpose.

I haven't seen updates lately on the case status of the young men's deaths, nor for the volunteer firefighter who was arrested & charged for sharing crime scene photos.

Same I'd like to know also. It could be as @Miss Poovy said "It’s not unheard of for first responders, not necessarily of good character, to take photos of shocking crime scenes. If you remember Kobe Bryant, a first responder did so.
( but that was Kobe Bryant Maybe he thought hed make a mint selling them to TMZ)
The volunteer firefighter shared the photos "publicly" on his social media account? No idea what platform.
No doubt he was fired. what a bonehead move.

the source for what its worth :
[Firefighter busted for taking pics of twins killed 'in murder-suicide'

 

[Miss Poovy]

I think it would be interesting to see an accurate timeline of events. It seems a little confusing about the tickets to Boston and possible missed flights.

Bell Mountain, according to the uncle is 90 miles from their home. Were they seen in the adjacent town? When were they last seen? Did they purchase or have access to a gun?

To my knowledge, state law enforcement does not give updates especially if toxicology reports are pending.

We may have to wait until the final report is released unless factual information becomes available.

Families should speak out if it seems things do not seem logical, and I’m sure the inappropriate photos being taken and labeling (accurate or not), leads to more ambiguity for their family.

 

[Seattle1]

Two years ago, Naazir and Qaadir were High School Seniors enjoying the typical rites of passage including prom and preparing for May graduation. The death of one child is difficult so losing both of their sons would make for extremely heavy hearts for these parents. May they find peace, comfort, and consolation in the days ahead. RIP handsome brothers...

 

[jillolantern]

Channel 2′s Tyisha Fernandes went to Kerlin’s home in Hiawassee and knocked on his door.

Kerlin did not come to the door, but Fernandes saw him and asked if wanted to share his story.

“I just want to give you a chance to explain your side,” told him.

North GA volunteer firefighter arrested for sharing photos of twins’ death scene on social media

Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis were found dead from gunshot wounds. Their deaths were initially ruled a murder-suicide.

www.wsbtv.com

Video at link.

This newswoman stunt is just as shameful as what he did. Pathetic.

 

[jillolantern]

If they were lured, I think there would likely be something that would show it -- a phone call, text, message of some kind.

What information leads you to this conclusion?

 

[Charlot123]

no one has said where the gun came from....family? bought off the street? how long they had it?

I am sorry, maybe i don't understand something, but it was my feeling that gun laws were not that strict in US South? They were over 18, they had passports, were not felons, and not involuntary committed.

In Georgia:

"Individuals between 18 and 21 may be able to purchase handguns from unlicensed individuals, such as another private individual, but this may be subject to state or local laws"

"There are exceptions to the general prohibition on minors possessing handguns, including:
With parental permission and within the minor's home or on real property under parental control.
For specific authorized activities like hunting, firearm safety courses, target shooting, or organized competitions. "

So it doesn't seem difficult. Probably, more an issue of family views on gun ownership.

 

[Knox]

What information leads you to this conclusion?

And your thoughts on this, since you're asking others?

 

[ChatteringBirds]

What information leads you to this conclusion?

No information, it's my assumption. I was thinking if they were lured to their final location, how else would they have been told where to go? Either there's a recent digital trail, or they were told live in person, which could also leave evidence, IF the person or their vehicle was seen on CCTV. But you'd have to know where to look.

But in typing this out, I realize one more possibility. If someone lured them there, it could have been planned well in advance, in person. I suppose that could help explain a missed flight, if they weren't just lured there that night.

But there is no information indicating they met anyone or indicating they were murdered by someone, is there?

My pondering only.

 

[proctorelites]

When a person is missing or murdered: the events in the days/weeks leading to their (in this scenario) deaths are important.
Im curious what colleges they each planned to attend?
Did they both plan to attend the same college and it not work out ?
Why did only 1 twin have a flight to Boston?
Why was the first flight missed?
What was in Boston?

 

[Miss Poovy]

I am sorry, maybe i don't understand something, but it was my feeling that gun laws were not that strict in US South? They were over 18, they had passports, were not felons, and not involuntary committed.

In Georgia:

"Individuals between 18 and 21 may be able to purchase handguns from unlicensed individuals, such as another private individual, but this may be subject to state or local laws"

"There are exceptions to the general prohibition on minors possessing handguns, including:
With parental permission and within the minor's home or on real property under parental control.
For specific authorized activities like hunting, firearm safety courses, target shooting, or organized competitions. "

So it doesn't seem difficult. Probably, more an issue of family views on gun ownership.

Some private individuals/dealers may be reluctant to sell to a 19 year old, especially if it appears he has no knowledge of a gun. Even hate to mention her name in regards to the twins, but Jodie A. stole her grandmother’s. Not exactly sure when the general public knew that information.

 

[MnkeyBznes]

https://www.nganews.com/pdf/ngn10-10-12Front2.pdf

I can’t find page 1 of this story but you get the drift from this page. It doesn’t even make headlines anymore when they hold rallies. Their rallies aren’t as public as this one but they are still held. Blairsville is in Union County, the next county over is Towns county where Hiawassee is.

 

[acutename]

no one has said where the gun came from....family? bought off the street? how long they had it?

I think the details about this would be interesting because if it was a recent purchase, might relate to a plan to do this- or not. Also there are two of them and only one gun, so that is interesting- who obtained it, where, why, etc.
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What the family said was: " "How did they end up out in the mountains? They don’t hike out there; they’ve never been out there," Brawner said. "They don’t know anything about Hiawassee, Georgia. They never even heard of Bell Mountain, so how did they end up right there?"Family rejects police 'murder-suicide' theory about twin brothers found dead at mountain summit

So, the family does not know everything these boys/young men do, or they really were not outdoor types and they really would not have ventured out and about. Pretty sure there are some people who really never go to parks or go hiking- just do not, not their thing.

 

[Charlot123]

No information, it's my assumption. I was thinking if they were lured to their final location, how else would they have been told where to go? Either there's a recent digital trail, or they were told live in person, which could also leave evidence, IF the person or their vehicle was seen on CCTV. But you'd have to know where to look.

But in typing this out, I realize one more possibility. If someone lured them there, it could have been planned well in advance, in person. I suppose that could help explain a missed flight, if they weren't just lured there that night.

But there is no information indicating they met anyone or indicating they were murdered by someone, is there?

My pondering only.

If the mountain is a touristy place, there should be cameras catching how many people are going up.