A Georgia community is in mourning after the tragic deaths of a mother and her daughter.
They were found dead in their apartment in what investigators describe as a domestic violence-related double homicide.
Virginia Boston, 49, and her daughter, Ra’Dashia Boston, 29, were discovered inside their unit at The Pines apartment complex on Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins.
Authorities say the heartbreaking discovery was made after Ra’Dashia’s 5-year-old son found their bodies and alerted a neighbor, who immediately contacted 911.
Suspect Arrested the Same Day
Police swiftly launched a manhunt and later arrested Rashad Williams, 29, Ra’Dashia’s boyfriend, in connection with the killings.
According to 11 Alive, deputies from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office tracked Williams to an abandoned farmhouse in Warwick, Georgia, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Williams is now being held at the Houston County Jail and has been charged with two counts of murder.
Family Left Grieving, Fighting for Justice
Ra’Dashia’s sister, Nomeil Tucker, is now seeking custody of her young nephew, who witnessed the aftermath of the crime. She described her late sister and mother as loving, nurturing women with bright futures.
“I’m just trying to stay strong for my nephew and get him home,” Tucker said. “I’m just trying to stay focused on getting him home.”
She added that Ra’Dashia had been studying nursing while raising her son, and Virginia was known for her calm and caring spirit.
A Community in Shock
Neighbors expressed disbelief over the violence, describing the complex and surrounding area as typically quiet. Many shared condolences and voiced concerns over the rise in domestic violence-related deaths, particularly among Black women.
Police have not released the official cause of death for Ra’Dashia and Virginia. The investigation remains ongoing.
A Call to Action: Seek Help, Break the Silence
In the wake of the tragedy, Tucker is urging others to take warning signs seriously and seek help if they or someone they know is in an abusive relationship.
“If you or someone you know is experiencing any verbal, physical, or emotional abuse, please get help,” she pleaded.
If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.
