On the evening of January 11, 2025, in Hartwell, Georgia, 18-year-old Desiah Rose Dalrymple, a white female, was found fatally shot in an upstairs bedroom of a residence on Foxtail Drive. Emergency responders were called to the scene around 8:00 p.m. after a 911 call reported a gunshot inside the home. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Dalrymple with a gunshot wound and she was pronounced dead at the scene by Hart County EMS.
Known to her friends and family as 'DRD' and 'D-Rose,' Desiah
was born on September 15, 2006, in Flemington, New Jersey. She was looking forward to attending Colorado Christian University and was remembered for her vibrant personality and her ability to make people laugh. She was an active member of the Greater Heights In Christ Church and had a deep love for animals. Initial reports from the Hart County Sheriff's Office indicated that there were several other people in the house at the time of the shooting and that her death was not considered a suicide.
The investigation, conducted by the Hart County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Henry County Sheriff's Office, quickly led to a suspect. On January 14, 2025, authorities arrested 20-year-old Jamir Zechariah A'Treal Rucker, who was identified as Desiah's boyfriend.
Rucker was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Investigators have not publicly disclosed a motive for the shooting. The case remains under active investigation, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact the Hart County Sheriff's Office.
