On November 7, 2022, 84-year-old Betsy Burke, a white female, was found deceased in her Bonaire, Georgia, home on Edgarton Way. The Warner Robins Police Department discovered her body along with two others after being dispatched for a wellness check at the residence around 11 a.m. The other two individuals were identified as 34-year-old Tiara Burke, who lived with her mother Betsy, and 35-year-old Antwain Everett of Macon.
All three individuals had been shot.
The investigation into the deaths quickly evolved from a homicide investigation to a murder-suicide. Authorities with the Warner Robins Police Department are leading the ongoing investigation. It was reported that Tiara Burke and Antwain Everett were in a relationship prior to the incident. While the case is being investigated as a murder-suicide, specific details about the sequence of events and a motive for the shootings have not been publicly released by law enforcement.
As the investigation continues, authorities have been working to piece together the events that led to the tragic loss of three lives. This has included seeking search warrants for electronic devices to find digital communication that might provide more clarity. Family members described both Betsy and Tiara Burke as kind and gentle individuals who would not harm anyone. The community has been left in shock by the incident. At this time, no arrests have been made as the case is being treated as a murder-suicide. Anyone with information has been encouraged to contact the Warner Robins Police Department.
