Rosaida Figueroa Berrios was a young woman full of dreams and ambition. At 26 years old, the hardworking woman was planning a future of service and entrepreneurship. She was about to join the Army and was also in the process of starting her own churro business. More than anything, her family recalled, she wanted to be a mother. Remembered by her sister as a "good, hardworking young woman with dreams," Rosaida was the live-in partner of James Nicholas Fabrizio and resided with his family in
Douglas, a small community in southern Georgia with fewer than 12,000 residents.
The life Rosaida was building was violently cut short on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026. Just after 11 p.m., officers from the Douglas Police Department and deputies from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a home in the 1800 block of Robin Lane in the Touchton Woods neighborhood. The emergency call reported an active shooter. The initial 911 call had come from James's mother, 64-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Fabrizio, who was complaining that her husband, John Anthony Fabrizio, was smoking inside the house and that the smoke was bothering her. The dispute escalated with unimaginable speed and horror.
When law enforcement arrived at the residence, they discovered a devastating scene. Inside the home, they found four people who had been fatally shot: Rosaida, her partner James Nicholas Fabrizio, 28, his younger brother, William Christopher Fabrizio, 26, and their mother, Rachel. A fifth person, 64-year-old John Anthony Fabrizio, was found with a gunshot wound and rushed to Coffee Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. All five individuals had been living together in the Robin Lane home.
Investigators from the Douglas Police Department processed the scene, collecting physical and digital evidence. Their preliminary findings indicated the tragedy was an apparent murder-suicide. Police announced that they believe John Anthony Fabrizio fatally shot his wife, their two sons, and Rosaida before turning the gun on himself. The motive remains unclear, but records showed that Rachel Fabrizio had filed for divorce from her husband of 33 years just one month prior, in September 2026. A police spokesperson noted that there had been previous calls for service to the residence, but none had involved reports of physical violence.
The investigation remains ongoing, with official autopsy results from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation still pending as of mid-October 2026. However, authorities have stated that they are not seeking any additional suspects and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The Douglas Police Department extended its condolences to the victims' loved ones, recognizing the profound impact the loss had on the community and asking the public to respect the family's privacy.
In the days following the shooting, the immense grief of Rosaida’s family poured out in heartbreaking social media posts. "I don't feel the heartbeat of my heart, I feel my soul broken into millions of pieces," her sister wrote. "Tomorrow I return to my apartment. I don't know what I'll do without your messages, without your calls, without your advice, without your asking me for advice." Her sister’s posts painted a vivid picture of a life stolen, a future erased, and a family left shattered by sudden, incomprehensible violence.
The case is considered solved, as the primary suspect, John Anthony Fabrizio, is deceased. The investigation was still considered open as of October 2026, pending final autopsy reports. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Investigator Brittany O’Steen of the Douglas Police Department at (912) 384-2222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the department's tip line at (912) 260-3600.
