Desiah was found dead in her home from a gunshot wound.

Her boyfriend was arrested 3 days later.

Desiah was excited to start school at Colorado Christian University.

“She enjoyed making people laugh, and was non judgmental. There was never a dull moment. She was the life of the party, and she lit up every room she walked into. She was very loving and was the best gift giver.”

• AGE: 18
• LOCATION: Hartwell, Georgia
• CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
• DATE OF DEATH: January 11, 2025
• SUSPECT: Jamir Zechariah A’Treal Rucker (18)
• RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: Boyfriend
• STATUS: Charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and Aggravated Assault