In a heartbreaking turn of events, Salathia Brittian, a 44-year-old mother of three and a beloved real estate agent from Fairburn, Georgia, was found dead on August 1, 2024. Her life was tragically cut short in what investigators have determined to be a murder-suicide orchestrated by her husband, Quincy Brittian. The couple was in the midst of a contentious divorce, and family members have revealed that Salathia had been a victim of domestic abuse.
The community was left in shock and
mourning. Friends, family, and community members gathered at Duncan Park in Fairburn to hold a vigil and balloon release in her honor, remembering a woman whose 'radiant smile and unwavering positivity touched everyone she met'. Her sister, Amber Bunch, spoke out about the nature of domestic violence, emphasizing that it is not always visible and can include financial manipulation and verbal abuse. Salathia's family hopes that sharing her story will bring awareness to the complexities of domestic violence and lead to stronger protections for survivors.
Salathia was described as a woman deeply devoted to her family, faith, and work. She was a mother to two sons and a daughter, and a grandmother to one. Her eldest son, Derrick Cook Jr., urged those who knew her to 'try to live in her great memories'.
The investigation into the deaths of Salathia and Quincy Brittian is being handled by the Chattahoochee Hills Police Department. They have confirmed that the incident was a murder-suicide, with Quincy Brittian being the perpetrator. In the wake of this tragedy, Salathia's family and friends are not only grieving her loss but are also advocating for change within the legal system to better protect individuals in domestic violence situations. A GoFundMe campaign was also established to support Salathia's children after their tragic loss.
