A tight-knit Georgia community is mourning the loss of beloved mother and realtor Salathia Brittian, who was tragically killed in a murder-suicide committed by her husband, Quincy Brittian, amid their ongoing divorce.
As details emerge, her family is using the tragedy to spotlight the urgent issue of domestic violence and call for systemic change.
According to police reports, Salathia was found dead in what investigators determined to be a murder-suicide incident involving Quincy.
Court records confirm the couple was in the midst of a contentious divorce, with family members revealing that Salathia had been trapped in a cycle of domestic abuse.
Her sister, Amber Bunch, emphasized that domestic violence is not always visible in the form of physical harm.
“It’s not always black eyes and bruised lips. It’s financial manipulation, it’s verbal abuse, it’s a lot of different things that our women, especially women of color who don’t have the resources and support, are going through every day,” she said.
Friends, family, and community members gathered at Duncan Park in Fairburn on Saturday to honor Salathia’s life while also raising awareness of the different forms domestic violence can take.
Her son, Derrick Cook Jr., urged everyone to remember his mother’s positive impact.
“Let’s try to live in her great memories for right now,” he said.
In addition to celebrating her life, Salathia’s family is using this tragic event as a call to action. They are urging lawmakers and the justice system to strengthen protections for domestic violence survivors.
Amber Bunch hopes that sharing her sister’s story will inspire change:
“Hopefully someone will hear their story and this will be the catalyst that they need to, number one, leave; two, this will be what it takes for our legislation and court systems to finally act.”
Salathia’s death serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers many face behind closed doors and underscores the critical need for comprehensive domestic violence support and prevention measures.
