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Summary: In McDonough, Georgia, 20-year-old Ryleigh Grace Hartley and her 1-year-old son Zaylen Asher Hartley died on May 12, 2026, in an apparent domestic murder-suicide. Authorities say Hartley's 22-year-old boyfriend, Na'Quavious Lashawn Brazil, shot the pair before taking his own life. The race of Hartley's son is unknown.
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McDonough, Georgia — A young mother and her baby boy lost their lives in what authorities describe as a domestic-related incident that also claimed the life of the woman’s boyfriend. Ryleigh Grace Hartley, 20, and her 1-year-old son Zaylen Asher Hartley died in their McDonough home in mid-May 2026.
Officers responded to the residence on the evening of May 12 after reports of a possible disturbance. Inside, they discovered the bodies of Hartley, her infant son, and 22-year-old Naquavious “Qua” Brazil, a laborer with the Henry County Department of Transportation. Both adults had been shot. Investigators have not publicly detailed the cause of death for the child.
Brazil, who worked for the county’s public works team, appears to have taken his own life after the shootings, according to preliminary findings shared by law enforcement. McDonough police continue to investigate the case as a murder-suicide. No additional suspects have been named.
Hartley, originally from the Macon area, was raising her young son in Henry County. Friends and family remember her as a devoted mother navigating the challenges of early parenthood. The toddler, born in McDonough, had just begun taking his first steps and showing a lively personality typical of children his age. Their shared obituary highlighted simple details of lives cut far too short.
The deaths have prompted renewed conversations among local officials about support services for young families facing relationship difficulties. Henry County provides various resources through its health department and community partners, though authorities stress that every situation is unique and help must be sought before crises escalate.
Funeral services for Hartley and her son took place on May 18 at Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, Georgia, with burial following at Prospect Church Cemetery. Those who knew the family described the pair as full of potential and light.
This case serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly domestic conflicts can turn deadly. Police urge anyone experiencing relationship violence to reach out to local shelters or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
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