Powder Springs, Georgia – Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Powder Springs, Georgia, as the local police department identified the victims of a murder-suicide that took place at a residence on Forest Hill Road over the weekend. Family and friends of the couple were left in shock and disbelief, never expecting such a horrific event to occur.
Authorities revealed the identities of the individuals involved in the tragic incident – 36-year-old Kalisha Seddens as the victim, and 38-year-old Norotius Brown as the suspect. Marquis Seddens, the brother of Kalisha, expressed his devastation over the loss of his sister, describing her as an angel and lamenting the impact the incident had on their entire family.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Kalisha’s three children are now left without parents, with Marquis taking on the responsibility of caring for them. The Powder Springs Police reported that the children, aged 17, 15, and 9, were present during the altercation and managed to flee to a nearby neighborhood for safety.
According to Capt. Jason Holcombe of the Powder Springs Police Department, the tragic events unfolded after an argument between the couple escalated into violence. Despite the absence of any prior reports of domestic violence, the couple’s friends and family were left grappling with the shocking turn of events.
Norotius Brown, also known as DJ Gutta, was a familiar face at the Avenue Lounge in Hapeville, where he was known to be a dedicated family man. Colleagues and acquaintances of Brown expressed their disbelief at the tragedy, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and the need to check in with loved ones regularly.
The community has been deeply impacted by the loss of two lives and is now rallying around the surviving family members, emphasizing the importance of supporting one another during times of crisis. As the investigation into the incident continues, authorities urge individuals in distress to seek help and reach out to available resources for support.