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

[Charlot123]

That answers my question as to if they were actually in the airport. They did get there. I think the investigation needs all airport footage of the two. and the uber phone records for good measure.

So maybe the initial plan was for both to go? Since they took Uber?

And then, they missed the flight, probably the tickets were non-refundable, but I can imagine another "mom of teenage boys" working at the Delta counter or whatever company they used being able to rebook one of them for free, but only one, for the next day? This can explain the printed tickets. "Just don't be late tomorrow, here is your ticket, go strait to gate such-and-such".

This makes so much more sense. It is interesting to know where they went. Whom they wanted to see.

Maybe the quarrel started with "why are you always the one to go first?"

Twins fight, too. Twins need attention.

It might have started exactly with it - when one was "chosen" to fly by a stranger, or himself made the choice, "as you always do".

It could have been an impulsive thing.

 

[ttjo]

Interesting. I can't see a single explanation that fits.

Well not for their deaths or being at the mountain, but little things like boarding passes in their wallets ( a real wallet or an apple wallet) both can fit, or stopping for snacks on the way to self harming. ??? I wouldnt be thinking about snacks but I guess some people think its not that odd, all the little things have nothing solid to believe in, one way or the other, Maybe nothing fits for sure, would have been a better description.

 

[Melisende10]

I feel like I'm still not understanding the timeline. I thought they were with family at 10:30 pm but
now they are at the store and who knows? something is giving me pause with the family and I do wonder if they are in some kind of danger because the story doesn't flow...the Police might have it wrong or something behind the scenes is tightly held back for reasons we don't yet know. Like we still don't know what was happening in Boston. We don't know if they ever came back from that store..did they?

mOO

The family said they were with them on Thursday night at 10:30pm. Flight was supposed to leave Friday morning. The twins were on surveillance video at a gas station around 10 to 11pm on Friday night 10 minutes away from their house. The twins' bodies were found on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at Bell Mountain.

 

[Knox]

Cody Alcorn
4/30/25

Family says surveillance video deepens mystery in deaths of Lawrenceville, Georgia twins found shot on Bell Mountain |

Newly-surfaced surveillance video is adding to the growing mystery surrounding the deaths of 19-year-old twin brothers from Lawrenceville.

Their bodies were found shot on top of a remote north Georgia mountain in early March.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation recently showed the twins’ mother video from a Shell gas station in Gwinnett County, where Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were seen alive just hours before they were discovered dead on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee.

In the video, the family said the teens are seen around 10:30 p.m. on March 7.

The twins' aunts, Sabriya and Samira Brawner -- who are also twins -- said none of it adds up.
“This gas station here, around 10:30 p.m., the twins are seen drinking water, eating snacks. And dressed how they would normally dress,” one of the twins’ aunts, Samira Brawner said.

“They pretty much walked inside the gas station and walked out, and you know that's all—that's all she saw.”

She added that the station is about 9 minutes away from their home.

The newly confirmed footage now helps investigators and the family establish a clearer— but still baffling — timeline in the final hours before the twins were found dead.

That Friday started with plans for Qaadir and Naazir to fly to Boston. According to the family, the GBI told them the twins ordered an Uber to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

“They're supposed to have caught a flight. Early in the morning like 7 a.m. Friday,” Brawner explained. “But the Uber driver got them there late, so they missed their flight.”

The family said they were unaware the boys had made it to the airport until agents confirmed it weeks later.

“They're supposed to went to Boston. They got to the airport late and they missed their flight," Brawner said.

The gas station footage now places them in Lawrenceville that night — still in familiar territory and without any apparent signs of distress.

Less than 12 hours later, their bodies were discovered on Bell Mountain, more than 90 miles away in Towns County.

On Tuesday afternoon, 11Alive reached out the GBI regarding the investigation and if they still believe their deaths were a murder-suicide.

A spokesperson responded: "We’re still awaiting updates from our Medical Examiner on autopsy results."

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[Knox]

Final Call exclusive interview with family members of Qaadir and Naazir...​

April 14, 2025

‘There are so many unanswered questions about this whole situation’ Family...​

March 31, 2025


Is it just me, or are we getting different facts depending on which family members are being interviewed? Dad/Step Mom vs. Aunts? I thought in the links above, the paternal side of the family who were interviewed - said only Naazir was flying to Boston?

JMO, I think the Aunts are the maternal side of the family.

New Information

• Visiting "friends" in Boston.
• Twins car was found INSIDE the gates at Bell Mountain. Gates close at dusk, re-open at 8:00 AM. Twins seen on video at gas station in Lawrenceville the previous night at 10:30 PM. I

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Weren't the twins at the BRAWNER Aunt's home watching movies the same night they are seen at the gas station? In the video interview, why didn't she say what time the boys left, vs. what time they were seen on video? So friggin confusing! The timeline is a moving target, so are the facts for that matter.

One thing I noted - Cody does not say the GBI verified that the gates were opened or closed as scheduled. Only where the car was found, so I'm taking that one with a grain of salt.

Gosh, this is becoming frustrating.

 

[vls12345]

Cody Alcorn
4/30/25

Family says surveillance video deepens mystery in deaths of Lawrenceville, Georgia twins found shot on Bell Mountain |

Newly-surfaced surveillance video is adding to the growing mystery surrounding the deaths of 19-year-old twin brothers from Lawrenceville.

Their bodies were found shot on top of a remote north Georgia mountain in early March.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation recently showed the twins’ mother video from a Shell gas station in Gwinnett County, where Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were seen alive just hours before they were discovered dead on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee.

In the video, the family said the teens are seen around 10:30 p.m. on March 7.

The twins' aunts, Sabriya and Samira Brawner -- who are also twins -- said none of it adds up.
“This gas station here, around 10:30 p.m., the twins are seen drinking water, eating snacks. And dressed how they would normally dress,” one of the twins’ aunts, Samira Brawner said.

“They pretty much walked inside the gas station and walked out, and you know that's all—that's all she saw.”

She added that the station is about 9 minutes away from their home.

The newly confirmed footage now helps investigators and the family establish a clearer— but still baffling — timeline in the final hours before the twins were found dead.

That Friday started with plans for Qaadir and Naazir to fly to Boston. According to the family, the GBI told them the twins ordered an Uber to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

“They're supposed to have caught a flight. Early in the morning like 7 a.m. Friday,” Brawner explained. “But the Uber driver got them there late, so they missed their flight.”

The family said they were unaware the boys had made it to the airport until agents confirmed it weeks later.

“They're supposed to went to Boston. They got to the airport late and they missed their flight," Brawner said.

The gas station footage now places them in Lawrenceville that night — still in familiar territory and without any apparent signs of distress.

Less than 12 hours later, their bodies were discovered on Bell Mountain, more than 90 miles away in Towns County.

On Tuesday afternoon, 11Alive reached out the GBI regarding the investigation and if they still believe their deaths were a murder-suicide.

A spokesperson responded: "We’re still awaiting updates from our Medical Examiner on autopsy results."

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Thank you for the screenshots (as I don't have FB).

If he does a FB live, would there be a replay available that someone on FB could watch/post here?

 

[ttjo]

Weren't the twins at the BRAWNER Aunt's home watching movies the same night they are seen at the gas station? In the video interview, why didn't she say what time the boys left, vs. what time they were seen on video? So friggin confusing! The timeline is a moving target, so are the facts for that matter.

That's what I thought she said, that they were watching movies. A moving target is a perfect description.

 

[vls12345]

Cody Alcorn
4/30/25

Family says surveillance video deepens mystery in deaths of Lawrenceville, Georgia twins found shot on Bell Mountain |

Newly-surfaced surveillance video is adding to the growing mystery surrounding the deaths of 19-year-old twin brothers from Lawrenceville.

Their bodies were found shot on top of a remote north Georgia mountain in early March.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation recently showed the twins’ mother video from a Shell gas station in Gwinnett County, where Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were seen alive just hours before they were discovered dead on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee.

In the video, the family said the teens are seen around 10:30 p.m. on March 7.

The twins' aunts, Sabriya and Samira Brawner -- who are also twins -- said none of it adds up.
“This gas station here, around 10:30 p.m., the twins are seen drinking water, eating snacks. And dressed how they would normally dress,” one of the twins’ aunts, Samira Brawner said.

“They pretty much walked inside the gas station and walked out, and you know that's all—that's all she saw.”

She added that the station is about 9 minutes away from their home.

The newly confirmed footage now helps investigators and the family establish a clearer— but still baffling — timeline in the final hours before the twins were found dead.

That Friday started with plans for Qaadir and Naazir to fly to Boston. According to the family, the GBI told them the twins ordered an Uber to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

“They're supposed to have caught a flight. Early in the morning like 7 a.m. Friday,” Brawner explained. “But the Uber driver got them there late, so they missed their flight.”

The family said they were unaware the boys had made it to the airport until agents confirmed it weeks later.

“They're supposed to went to Boston. They got to the airport late and they missed their flight," Brawner said.

The gas station footage now places them in Lawrenceville that night — still in familiar territory and without any apparent signs of distress.

Less than 12 hours later, their bodies were discovered on Bell Mountain, more than 90 miles away in Towns County.

On Tuesday afternoon, 11Alive reached out the GBI regarding the investigation and if they still believe their deaths were a murder-suicide.

A spokesperson responded: "We’re still awaiting updates from our Medical Examiner on autopsy results."

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Mapping from the Shell where they were seen on camera Friday night around 10:30pm to Ball Mountain.

1 hour 48 minutes using the fastest route right now (which is currently the middle of the night so probably similar light/no traffic conditions, imo).

Shell to Ball Mountain

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Knox]

See I think Kerlin's case would be the way the FOIA would be able to be granted. No reason at all to seal his case. And the right to privacy does not extend after your death. IDK.. but it beats thinking about other crap ATM.

Would a reputable media outlet, even DM or NYP publish such a photo? I think even they have boundaries. Who else so you think would FOIA and publish?

There absolutely is a reason to seal. Think Libby & Abby, we will never see the crime scene photos of their bodies.

 

[CuriousCricket]

Well not for their deaths or being at the mountain, but little things like boarding passes in their wallets ( a real wallet or an apple wallet) both can fit, or stopping for snacks on the way to self harming. ??? I wouldnt be thinking about snacks but I guess some people think its not that odd, all the little things have nothing solid to believe in, one way or the other, Maybe nothing fits for sure, would have been a better description.

Thanks for the explanation of your thinking. I love getting others' viewpoint so I can ponder them as well. Didn't the video of them getting snacks at the gas station or convenience store occur at around 10:30 the night before? So, the time frame suggests to me that everything was normal at that time. They were still on the right side of Atlanta to head to "the north Georgia mountains" from there. So if anyone else was involved, in my opinion, it would have happened before they left for the airport -- way, way on the other side of the city. I just can't find any explanation for this that fits with what I know of young men of that age. Naturally, I realize my own understanding is limited.

 

[Soulmagent]

Would a reputable media outlet, even DM or NYP publish such a photo? I think even they have boundaries. Who else so you think would FOIA and publish?

There absolutely is a reason to seal. Think Libby & Abby, we will never see the crime scene photos of their bodies.

I dont think it will be any issue at all in this case really. It was just interesting to think about the Fire guys impact on the case ,thats all.
Abby an Libby's Photo's were leaked on the internet. Unfortunately .

 

[ttjo]

Thanks for the explanation of your thinking. I love getting others' viewpoint so I can ponder them as well. Didn't the video of them getting snacks at the gas station or convenience store occur at around 10:30 the night before? So, the time frame suggests to me that everything was normal at that time. They were still on the right side of Atlanta to head to "the north Georgia mountains" from there. So if anyone else was involved, in my opinion, it would have happened before they left for the airport -- way, way on the other side of the city. I just can't find any explanation for this that fits with what I know of young men of that age. Naturally, I realize my own understanding is limited.

Yes, as far as I understand it happened friday night. So were they watching movies and on their way home at 10:30 ? or were they seen at home by stepmom " at bedtime" and on their way out again at 10:30. I doubt they took their luggage to watch movies. it would help to know the time they left aunties and the time stepmom saw them to have any clue what they were doing. Makes you wonder if they had their luggage with them at 1030 and were on their way out again, could that mean they weren't planning on going back home to get it, before their flight 8.5 hours later. What happened to them between the gas station and being found at 11 am.

 

[statt#1]

So, if the car was inside the gate, and the gate closes at dusk, and these two were at that Shell station at 10:30 at night, and they were found next morning at 11am, then it's possible they didn't go to Bell Mountain until Saturday morning some time.

 

[ttjo]

So, if the car was inside the gate, and the gate closes at dusk, and these two were at that Shell station at 10:30 at night, and they were found next morning at 11am, then it's possible they didn't go to Bell Mountain until Saturday morning some time.

after 8 am ? makes sense, How else would that car get past the gates between the times it should have been closed? is the gate info reliable?

 

[STLBlues]

after 8 am ? makes sense, How else would that car get past the gates between the times it should have been closed? is the gate info reliable?

BBM, yes, the time the gate should have been closed but, like everything else with this case, we don't know that it actually was closed when it should have been.

 

[iusedtofloat]

• Twins car was found INSIDE the gates at Bell Mountain. Gates close at dusk, re-open at 8:00 AM. Twins seen on video at gas station in Lawrenceville the previous night at 10:30 PM. I

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Weren't the twins at the BRAWNER Aunt's home watching movies the same night they are seen at the gas station? In the video interview, why didn't she say what time the boys left, vs. what time they were seen on video? So friggin confusing! The timeline is a moving target, so are the facts for that matter.

One thing I noted - Cody does not say the GBI verified that the gates were opened or closed as scheduled. Only where the car was found, so I'm taking that one with a grain of salt.

Gosh, this is becoming frustrating.

i wonder how they got in the gate. did someone forget to lock it? person in charge of the gate there needs to be interviewed asap

 

[STLBlues]

i wonder how they got in the gate. did someone forget to lock it? person in charge of the gate there needs to be interviewed asap

1. Went in before the gate was closed Friday.
2. Went in after the gate was opened on Saturday.
3. The gate was never close/locked as it should have been.


The lack of information on this case is maddening to me.

 

[bdawk20]

Cody Alcorn
4/30/25

Family says surveillance video deepens mystery in deaths of Lawrenceville, Georgia twins found shot on Bell Mountain |

Newly-surfaced surveillance video is adding to the growing mystery surrounding the deaths of 19-year-old twin brothers from Lawrenceville.

Their bodies were found shot on top of a remote north Georgia mountain in early March.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation recently showed the twins’ mother video from a Shell gas station in Gwinnett County, where Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were seen alive just hours before they were discovered dead on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee.

In the video, the family said the teens are seen around 10:30 p.m. on March 7.

The twins' aunts, Sabriya and Samira Brawner -- who are also twins -- said none of it adds up.
“This gas station here, around 10:30 p.m., the twins are seen drinking water, eating snacks. And dressed how they would normally dress,” one of the twins’ aunts, Samira Brawner said.

“They pretty much walked inside the gas station and walked out, and you know that's all—that's all she saw.”

She added that the station is about 9 minutes away from their home.

The newly confirmed footage now helps investigators and the family establish a clearer— but still baffling — timeline in the final hours before the twins were found dead.

That Friday started with plans for Qaadir and Naazir to fly to Boston. According to the family, the GBI told them the twins ordered an Uber to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

“They're supposed to have caught a flight. Early in the morning like 7 a.m. Friday,” Brawner explained. “But the Uber driver got them there late, so they missed their flight.”

The family said they were unaware the boys had made it to the airport until agents confirmed it weeks later.

“They're supposed to went to Boston. They got to the airport late and they missed their flight," Brawner said.

The gas station footage now places them in Lawrenceville that night — still in familiar territory and without any apparent signs of distress.

Less than 12 hours later, their bodies were discovered on Bell Mountain, more than 90 miles away in Towns County.

On Tuesday afternoon, 11Alive reached out the GBI regarding the investigation and if they still believe their deaths were a murder-suicide.

A spokesperson responded: "We’re still awaiting updates from our Medical Examiner on autopsy results."

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I’m sure this was gone over, but it says “their car” was found inside the gates at Bell Mountain. Where was that car before they took it at whatever point? They took an Uber to the airport, and if the family thought they made the flight wouldn’t they wonder where the missing car was? I’m sure I’m missing something if someone can help clear it up for me!

 

[Canaille]

That's what I thought she said, that they were watching movies. A moving target is a perfect description.

I'm confused... were they at their aunt's house or at their sister's house? And if it was their aunt, from which side of the family?

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Whether they watched a movie at someone’s house before going to the gas station at 10:30pm is unknown.
What is a fact is they were at that gas station, near their home, at 10:30pm. At that time, the gates at Bell Mtn were closed, so they had to have entered the park after 8am the next morning.
I’ve heard nobody say the boys were sleeping in their beds that night. Nobody saying they got up early. Nobody saying their beds looked slept in.
So I’m thinking they were not sleeping in their beds that night.
It said they had just gotten their licenses and only drove locally. Cannot fathom them suddenly deciding to drive someplace, much less in the mountains, that they had never been in the middle of the night; not even for an adventure, knowing they had a flight to catch in the morning. Somebody else drove that car to Bell Mountain.
I know they had their flight tickets on them but did they also have spending cash on them for their trip?
My thinking at the moment is, sometime after 10:30pm, they were accosted by somebody or somebodies. Somebody commandeered their car somehow, stole their money, took them on a joyride. If it was the boys’ car found with them, then their kidnapper(s) stopped off and got another car to follow. That’s how the killer(s) left the park.
I could be totally wrong and probably am, but that’s what I’m thinking right now.