Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, 19-year-old twin brothers from metro Atlanta, were found dead on March 8 atop Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has now ruled their deaths a double suicide, following an investigation that reversed an initial presumption of murder-suicide.

According to officials, both young men died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Surveillance video captured them at a gas station in Lawrenceville, Georgia—approximately 100 miles from where their bodies were later found—just hours before their deaths. In the footage, they appeared alone and calm. Authorities also reviewed their search histories and found that both brothers had recently looked up topics related to suicide and firearm use. Ammunition used in the incident had been ordered by Naazir and shipped to their home two days before the tragedy, according to reports.

Despite the evidence presented, the Lewis family remains unconvinced by the official narrative. Loved ones describe Qaadir and Naazir as close-knit, full of ambition, and deeply committed to their shared dreams. The twins had plans to launch a clothing brand, travel to Boston, and celebrate their upcoming birthday with a cruise. Those aspirations, their sister Kai'ree Powell says, simply don’t align with the conclusion that they both chose to end their lives.

Kai'ree, in an emotional interview, shared details from her last conversation with her brothers. In that final call, they offered her encouragement, telling her not to fear chasing her goals. Their words, she says, were filled with love, not despair.

The family has since launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for an independent investigation, seeking further clarity about the events leading to the twins’ deaths. The community, both local and online, has rallied in support, reflecting widespread concern and mourning over the loss of two young Black men with bright futures ahead.