Update: Jonathan Darden, 43-year-old Mollian Johnson, Jedorah Powell, 5, one-year-old Jontavious Powell and 26-year-old Kaylyn Samuels identified as victims of Atlanta Georgia murder-suicide — Authorities confirmed that five people were found dead inside an apartment on Vineyard Walk in the Vineyards at Flat Shoals on Saturday evening, in what appears to have been a tragic and senseless act of violence. The victims include 43-year-old Mollian Johnson, her 25-year-old sister Kaylyn, her 5-year-old niece Jedorah Powell, her 1-year-old nephew Jontavious Powell, and Johnson’s 42-year-old boyfriend, Jonathan Darden.
The victims were discovered by police in an apartment, where all five were found to have suffered gunshot wounds. The investigation is still in its early stages, but DeKalb County police have indicated that the deaths may be the result of a murder-suicide. At this time, it is unclear who fired the fatal shots or the motives behind the killings.
Mollian Johnson, a mother and sister, was a beloved figure in her community. She is remembered as a caring parent to her young children, Jedorah and Jontavious, who tragically lost their lives in the attack. Jonathan Darden, her boyfriend, was also found deceased at the scene. Both Kaylyn and the young children, Jedorah and Jontavious, were described as vibrant and full of life.
The loss of such young lives, as well as the untimely deaths of their family members, has left the local community in shock and mourning. Friends and neighbors have expressed their heartbreak and disbelief over the events that transpired.
DeKalb County detectives are working diligently to gather more information and determine the exact sequence of events leading to this horrific incident. Authorities have not yet released any further details or named a suspect in the case, but they have assured the public that they are pursuing all leads and will provide updates as the investigation continues.
As the investigation unfolds, the family’s loved ones are left to cope with an unimaginable loss. Mollian Johnson’s family, friends, and the broader community are grieving this tragedy, holding onto memories of the vibrant lives that were cut short.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the DeKalb County Police Department.
