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Body Found in Reservoir: Murder Charges Filed
17 Jun
Summary
- A body was recovered from a Douglas County reservoir in May.
- The victim was identified as Jamal Parker, an Atlanta resident.
- Two individuals, Brittany Amber Baker and Mario Andre Barber, are charged.
Authorities have charged a man and a woman with murder following the discovery of a body in a Douglas County reservoir. The victim, later identified as 37-year-old Atlanta resident Jamal Parker, was recovered from the Dog River Reservoir on May 15.
Following a month-long investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation used DNA comparison to identify Parker. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has since arrested Brittany Amber Baker and Mario Andre Barber. Both suspects face murder charges in connection with Parker's death.
Investigators have not yet released details regarding the suspects' connection to Parker or a potential motive. The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Douglas County Investigator Natalie Poulk.
