On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, a pregnant Brianna Burgess, mother of three, was stabbed to death in Forth Drive in LaGrange. The assailants were revealed to be Curteze Avery and Shallandra Freeman, who had known the victim for several years.
Police arrested the killers later and found evidence linking them to the murder of the 26-year-old in their home. However, the reason for the attack has not been identified yet.
Who Was Brianna Burgess?
Brianna Burgess was a single mother of three who was stabbed to death on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The 26-year-old was pregnant with a fourth child.
Her body was found in Fort Drive in LaGrange with multiple stab wounds when officers were doing a routine check of the area. According to authorities, the fetus also didn’t survive the attack.
The murderers killed her in the car and then dropped the body off on Fort Drive. Family members set up a GoFundMe to cover the funeral and the children’s welfare. Till now, $10,750 has been raised in the fundraiser.
The deceased Brianna’s family was heartbroken after the incident. Her aunt Melissa Kurian said she was baffled how someone could do that to another human being. Other family members also shared their disbelief and grief at the cruel nature of the incident.
Brianna Burgess -Pregnant Mom Stabbed To Death
Brianna Burgess was a mother of three children, five, seven, and nine years old, and she was five months pregnant and expecting a baby girl when she was stabbed to death.
The incident has been widely criticized due to its gruesome nature and the fact that a pregnant woman was killed. The fetus did not survive the attack. Why Brianna was murdered remains a mystery.
A vigil was held, and balloons were released on Friday, July 29, to honor the life of Brianna Burgess. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also conducted an autopsy of the 26-year-old.
Where Are Curteze Avery And Shallandra Freeman Now?
According to Crime Online, Curteze Avery and Shallandra Freeman are currently held in the Troup Country Jail. The two are charged with murder and felicide and are currently held without bond.
Curteze Avery is a 28-year-old man, and Shallandra Freeman is a 27-year-old woman who knew Brianna for several years and targeted her. According to People, the authorities found evidence in the home of Curteze and Shallandra, which connected them to the murder.
Though the murder was not a random act of violence, the motive for the murder has not been identified till now. The two suspects targeted her, but the reason remains a mystery.