The family of two cousins who were tragically shot and killed in Forest Park are demanding answers a week after their loved ones were taken from them. The family is struggling to find closure as the killer remains at large. Forest Park Police are still searching for the suspect(s) involved in the double murder. Tresia Bowles reported
The family of Edwin Dominguez, 23, and Jonathan Zuniga, 21, who were tragically shot and killed in Forest Park, Georgia, are struggling to find closure as their loved ones’ killer remains at large. It has been a week since the cousins were taken away from their family, and they are now demanding answers. The Forest Park Police are still actively searching for a suspect or suspects involved in the double murder.
Yesenia Turpin, the older cousin of Edwin and Jonathan, expressed the difficulty the family is facing in finding closure while the killer is still on the loose. Although she wishes she could be the bigger person and forgive the perpetrator, she admits that she is unable to do so at this point. The family is also dealing with the emotional burden of making funeral arrangements while waiting for the authorities to release the bodies.
The family has not received many updates from the police, which has added to their frustration and impatience. Turpin revealed that just two weeks prior to the incident, the family had been celebrating El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and were grateful to have not lost any loved ones that year. Tragically, their worst nightmare became a reality shortly after when Edwin and Jonathan were killed.
According to the Forest Park Police, the cousins were shot and killed inside a car near the intersection of Watts and Bartlett Road. The car then went in reverse, crashed into a parked car, and eventually rolled down Robbie Cotton’s yard, hitting her mailbox. Cotton, who witnessed the aftermath of the incident, described the horrifying scene she encountered. She saw two lifeless young men in the car, along with blood, a cell phone, and a gun. She immediately called 911. Cotton, who lives with her mentally ill mother and two children, expressed gratitude that her son was not outside playing at the time. However, she admitted that the image of that scene would haunt her for the rest of her life.
Although the police believe that the perpetrator was inside the car, no arrests have been made thus far. Cotton, who has lived in the area for over 15 years, emphasized that such incidents were extremely rare in their neighborhood. She had to explain the situation to her children, highlighting the fear and anxiety it has caused within the community.
Police Chief Brandon Criss speculated that the incident may have been a drug deal gone wrong. However, the family does not believe this theory. Turpin wanted to shed light on who her cousins truly were. Edwin worked for FedEx, and Jonathan worked for Quiet Logistics. She described Edwin as a goofy and lively person who always brought life to any gathering. Jonathan, on the other hand, was more reserved but always had a smile on his face and enjoyed spending time with his siblings. Both cousins were admired by their siblings and had a loving family that now deeply misses them.
In their quest for justice, the family continues to keep their spirits alive by lighting candles and praying. They started an online fundraiser to assist with the expenses related to the tragedy. Their primary hope is that the killer is apprehended to prevent further pain and suffering for another family. They firmly believe that if the perpetrator was capable of committing such a heinous act once, it is only a matter of time before they harm another innocent family..