Twins Found Dead on Bell Mountain Amid Controversy Over Ruling

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — The bodies of twin brothers Qaadir and Nazir Lewis were found on the summit of Bell Mountain Saturday morning, a shocking discovery that has raised questions about their untimely deaths. The 19-year-old twins, originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia, were reported missing after failing to board a flight to Boston the previous day.

Their family disputes the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) initial ruling of a murder-suicide, insisting that the twins, known for their close bond, would never harm each other. “We want answers, we want to know exactly what happened to the twins,” their aunt, Samira Brawner, told WXIA-TV.

According to the GBI, the bodies were found by a hiker nearly 90 miles from the twins’ home, each with their flight tickets still in their wallets. The brothers had planned to leave for Boston for a visit but never made it to the airport. The family stated this was particularly puzzling as the twins had no known history of conflict and had planned to reunite with friends.

Rahim Brawner, their uncle, emphasized the strong bond the twins shared. “They’re very protective of each other. They love each other. They’re like inseparable,” he asserted. “I couldn’t imagine them hurting each other because I’ve never seen them get into a fistfight before.”

With autopsies completed, the GBI is still awaiting further forensic results to determine the exact cause of death. Despite preliminary findings pointing towards a possible murder-suicide, family members remain adamant that this narrative does not align with the twins’ characters.

“How did they end up in the mountains? They don’t hike out there; they’ve never been out there,” Brawner questioned. “They don’t know anything about Hiawassee, Georgia. They never even heard of Bell Mountain, so how did they end up right there?”

The family is now advocating for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the twins’ deaths. “To say they did this to each other? No. Something happened in those mountains, and we want answers,” exclaimed Yasmine Brawner, their other aunt.

A crowdfunding campaign has been established to assist with funeral costs as the family seeks to honor the memories of Qaadir and Nazir. In a description for the campaign, Yasmine Brawner articulated her disbelief: “It was claimed that they took their own lives. My nephews wouldn’t do this! They came from a family of love and had dreams of starting their very own clothing line.”

At the time of this report, the family’s fundraising efforts had reached over $4,375 towards their $20,000 goal, demonstrating the community’s support during this difficult time.