Kiias Hodnett accused of murdering his twin brother, 20, Kiia Hodnett at their LaGrange, Georgia home. Sibling shot multiple times. Brothers’ aunt, Shan Staples blames mental illness as cops investigate.
A 20 year old Georgia man is accused of murdering his own twin brother at their home LaGrange home, according to police. In the aftermath of the slaying, a relative of the siblings cited mental illness driving the twin to kill his brother.
Kiian Hodnett, 20, was found dead by officers responding to an ‘unknown medical call’ at his LaGrange, Ga., home on Friday, March 21, local police said in a statement according to LaGrange Daily News.
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Police say Hodnett was found dead from gunshot wounds. Cops arrested his twin brother Kiias Hodnett, who police allege shot Kiian ‘multiple times,’ shortly before calling 911, 6.15 p.m, Friday, FOX5 reported.
In a Facebook post, a woman identifying the men as her nephews said she’s hurting for both of them.
‘I’m praying for them both. Mental illness is such a thing and I wish it was more of us can agree and admit to it and let the younger generation know that ITS (sic) OK,’ wrote Shan Staples, alongside photos of the two men.
‘It can be ok and seek help if/when needed… These boys have been through [so] much over the years and felt as NO ONE understood them as if they were the only ones on this DARK A– PLANET CALLED EARTH,’ she added.
LaGrange police did not comment on whether mental illness was a factor in the shooting.
Kiias has been charged with malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies, per LaGrange police.
Police to date have declined to comment on the murder motive as they continue to investigate.
If anyone has any information about this case, please contact Detective Shaw at (706) 883-2620. Information can also be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling (706) 812-1000.
