Cedric G. Prather Jr. was involved in a tragic murder-suicide incident in Douglas County, Georgia, in early 2015. He fatally shot his ex-wife, Latoya Andrews, her boyfriend, and several of his own children before taking his own life. The events reportedly stemmed from an argument over which parent would claim their children on tax returns, compounded by recent personal stressors, including job loss. Prather had no prior criminal or domestic violence history in the county. During the incident, he shot two of his children, London, age 7, and Jeremiah, age 9, who died, while another child, Misha, age 15, was critically injured. A 13-year-old son was not at home during the shooting and survived. Neighbors and authorities described Prather as not previously violent or angry, and the incident was characterized as a sudden, devastating act. The case drew significant local attention due to its tragic nature and the impact on the innocent family members involved[1][2]. There are no publicly available records or reports indicating any other notable roles, key achievements, or professional accomplishments associated with Cedric G. Prather beyond this incident. His current relevance remains tied to this event, which remains a somber example of family violence and its consequences in the Douglas County community.
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A look at the tragic incident that occurred near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.