In the fall of 2025, the life of 32-year-old Brandi Lewis, a female, was tragically cut short in what authorities have described as a domestic-related incident. On the evening of October 6, police were called to the East Perimeter Pointe Apartments in Decatur, a community in the metro Atlanta area. Upon arrival, they discovered a grim scene inside one of the units.
Brandi and her 34-year-old brother, Christopher Lewis, were found deceased, both having suffered from gunshot wounds.
The investigation quickly pointed to a suspect, 25-year-old Steven Christopher Mathis. It was revealed that Mathis was in a romantic relationship with Brandi Lewis at the time of the double homicide. Following the discovery of the siblings, a manhunt for Mathis ensued. He was located and apprehended by the Henry County Police Department just a few hours after the incident. Police also indicated that after the shooting, Mathis allegedly stole Brandi Lewis's 2016 Jeep Renegade.
Following his capture, Steven Mathis was transported to the DeKalb County Jail. He now faces a series of serious charges, including two counts of malice murder for the deaths of Brandi and Christopher Lewis. During his initial court appearance, a judge denied him bond, and the case was referred to the superior court for further proceedings. While the motive has been characterized as domestic, the specific details of what led to the fatal shooting have not been publicly released by law enforcement officials. The family of the victims, left heartbroken by the loss of two beloved siblings, have expressed their profound grief, remembering Brandi as an amazing mother to her two children.
