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Sonya Auta-Reid

Case from Tyrone, GA dated Dec 18, 2023

Victim Details

Sonya Auta-Reid

Female

Black / African American

Tyrone

GA

2023-12-18

59

Sonya

Auta-Reid

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/21/2026

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In the quiet town of Tyrone, Georgia, the life of 59-year-old Sonya Auta-Reid, a Black female, came to a tragic end in a harrowing series of events that unfolded on December 18, 2023. The community was left in shock by the circumstances of her death, which authorities later described as a murder-suicide at the hands of her son. Neighbors remembered Sonya as a 'nice lady' who was often seen walking her small dog and was friendly with the local children.

The grim details began to surface on ...
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  • FOX 5 Atlanta: Tyrone man kills mother, kidnaps child, and then kills himself, police say
  • Fayette County News: Tyrone PD Investigates Suspected Murder Suicide
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    I just can't wrap my head around the tragedy involving Sonya and Khalid. I've been following news of... ...Read More
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