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

[Diddian]

https://www.facebook.com/wsbradio/posts/pfbid09JGodUceQ8NC3z38eCyQVSFPTnfdnbrZZxfLocpRynZET4iPii4Gxfj9fqHb8Jxol

Wow. He does not look chagrined. He looks "PO'd."

 

[WarmingUpColdCases]

I think it’s kind of wierd for two 19 year olds to both leave their phone in the car. In a time where people can’t even go to the bathroom without it.

 

[acutename]

Can someone explain how taking pictures of a crime is an obstruction of justice? Not condoning it, just don't follow the logic.

when you respond to a call as emergency services you are not supposed to share details- bad for the injured/deceased, demeans pubic service

 

[acutename]

Wow. He does not look chagrined. He looks "PO'd."

possible he shared with one person close to him and said "do not share this" and that did not work (speculating)

 

[caribou_birdie]

But they were found on/near a trail - they didn't try to hide themselves from hikers.

I haven't seen an article stating where exactly they were found. However, the trails on Bell Mountain are all rated hard, so they aren't heavily traveled by random sightseers.

What is important to remember is we don't know the exact thoughts that happen when someone is suicidal. I look at it as a psychotic break, and at that point, we have to stop saying well, this person would never do this. The rationale is gone. The person is no longer behaving as they typically would.

I could 100% be wrong, but I still believe the preliminary COD is correct. If it is not correct, I will be interested to read the details on findings that led them to change their minds.

 

[Knox]

Kerling was part of the emergency response team at the location on the top of Bell Mountain on March 8, according to local CBS affiliate WANF.

WXIA confirmed with the Towns County Jail that Kerlin bonded out. He was charged with misdemeanor obstruction. The charge is not related to the investigation into the death of the Lewis twins.

Firefighter shared crime scene photos of 'inseparable' twins found dead on mountain peak: GBI

A Georgia firefighter is out of a job after he allegedly shared crime scene photos connected to the case of twins who were found shot dead.

lawandcrime.com

We know from other reports that Town County terminated Kerling from his volunteer position for violating protocol. Kerling personally took the photo while on location during a call-out and no doubt has some apologies to make...

Apologies? I hope he’s outright ostracized…

 

[Knox]

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I haven't seen an article stating where exactly they were found. However, the trails on Bell Mountain are all rated hard, so they aren't heavily traveled by random sightseers.

What is important to remember is we don't know the exact thoughts that happen when someone is suicidal. I look at it as a psychotic break, and at that point, we have to stop saying well, this person would never do this. The rationale is gone. The person is no longer behaving as they typically would.

I could 100% be wrong, but I still believe the preliminary COD is correct. If it is not correct, I will be interested to read the details on findings that led them to change their minds.

It’s my understanding there are two parking areas. One at the very top, where the stairs and outlook area is. The other is lower and you walk to the top. I think the access gate which opens at eight and closes at dusk, only limits the top access?

Remember GBI said M/S. That indicates one of the twins killed the other, then himself.

 

[acutename]

Q no one has asked: were did they get the gun?

 

[CandyKiss]

"Last time they were actually seen? Stepmom originally said Saturday at 3 a.m. Investigator said 3 a.m. as well, then investigator changed it to Friday 11 p.m; he stated that he converted the time wrong."

IMO

attached one too many; commenting on last part of rleigh123's post.

Police usually write reports in military time 0300 and 2300. They were visiting their sister's home watching movies prior to returning home. Their flights were quoted from other sources (here/newspaper) as 0700. It makes more sense they left sister's home at 2300 (1100 PM) went home for some sleep, up by ?? 0500 to get to the airport for 0700 flight.

 

[Charlot123]

If he did, that could really mess up a kid. That is a worthless parent. M00

He took the photo when the twins’ relatives were probably yet unaware that their beloved ones were dead.

Imagine one of the students posting the photos on open SM and the parents finding about their kids’ deaths in such a way.

If nothing else, Kerling is at least a moron.

 

[Charlot123]

I think it’s kind of wierd for two 19 year olds to both leave their phone in the car. In a time where people can’t even go to the bathroom without it.

Very strange.

Is geofencing possible in the area?

 

[Charlot123]

It’s my understanding there are two parking areas. One at the very top, where the stairs and outlook area is. The other is lower and you walk to the top. I think the access gate which opens at eight and closes at dusk, only limits the top access?

Remember GBI said M/S. That indicates one of the twins killed the other, then himself.

Anything can happen, of course. Even identical twins have different personalities; one is typically the “leader”.
It might have been easier for the “leader” to kill the brother and then, himself.

But there are too many unanswered questions in this story.

 

[Knox]

Direct link to the GBI press releases for this case.

GBI Investigates Deaths on Bell Mountain in Towns County

UPDATE - 5/21/2025:The GBI has concluded the investigation into the deaths of Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis. Based on the results of the medical examiner’s autopsy and other investigative findings, their deaths have been ruled suicide-suicide. GBI agents have met with the Lewis...

gbi.georgia.gov

 

[rleigh123]

attached one too many; commenting on last part of rleigh123's post.

Police usually write reports in military time 0300 and 2300. They were visiting their sister's home watching movies prior to returning home. Their flights were quoted from other sources (here/newspaper) as 0700. It makes more sense they left sister's home at 2300 (1100 PM) went home for some sleep, up by ?? 0500 to get to the airport for 0700 flight.

Ah, that might explain what is meant by investigator "converting" the time. But that still doesn't explain why they were seen Friday at 11pm, hours after their flight but the rest of the family says they thought the twins made their flight. And we're still not clear on who saw them, although it could be stepmom. She said they were seen then --- but not by who.


Is the implication that whoever saw them at 11pm on Friday is not considered by the family to be a reliable witness?



IMO

 

[Anadarko]

Ah, that might explain what is meant by investigator "converting" the time. But that still doesn't explain why they were seen Friday at 11pm, hours after their flight but the rest of the family says they thought the twins made their flight. And we're still not clear on who saw them, although it could be stepmom. She said they were seen then --- but not by who.


Is the implication that whoever saw them at 11pm on Friday is not considered by the family to be a reliable witness?



IMO

They were at the sister's house watching movies on Friday night. The flight wasn't until the next morning. Saturday at 7 a.m.

 

[caribou_birdie]

They were at the sister's house watching movies on Friday night. The flight wasn't until the next morning. Saturday at 7 a.m.

Can you link a report to that? Everything I saw said flight was on Friday at 7am.

 

[caribou_birdie]

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It’s my understanding there are two parking areas. One at the very top, where the stairs and outlook area is. The other is lower and you walk to the top. I think the access gate which opens at eight and closes at dusk, only limits the top access?

Remember GBI said M/S. That indicates one of the twins killed the other, then himself.

Correct, two parking lots. The top lot is steeper than some people are comfortable driving to, and very narrow, so they can park in the lower lot and walk up. The top lot is gated from sunset to daybreak.

 

[angkg]

I am sad for this family. They keep saying the twins would not “do this” as they come from a family of love. Mental health is a mystery. A person can be completely loved and cared for their entire life and still commit suicide or struggle. It is often hard for a family to accept, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

I hope some day people learn that mental health is not something to be ashamed of. We need to understand it better and study when someone who is seemingly successful and happy does this.

I still don’t know if the original COD will stand, but just saying that if it does…

 

[Sarahlou]

I am sad for this family. They keep saying the twins would not “do this” as they come from a family of love. Mental health is a mystery. A person can be completely loved and cared for their entire life and still commit suicide or struggle. It is often hard for a family to accept, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

I hope some day people learn that mental health is not something to be ashamed of. We need to understand it better and study when someone who is seemingly successful and happy does this.

I still don’t know if the original COD will stand, but just saying that if it does…

Agreed. There is so much ignorance around mental health problems. Way too much. There is so much information available now that there's really no excuse for people not to learn about how it affects people.

 

[Anadarko]

Can you link a report to that? Everything I saw said flight was on Friday at 7am.

DBM