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Caleb Logan Butts

Age 15

Saint George, Georgia

Teen’s death left teachers, classmates heartbroken

From the photos she posted on Facebook, it looked like he had a great relationship with his mom.

She participated in events with him to raise awareness for children with special needs, like him. He was born with Down syndrome and grew up in a rural and peaceful community.

On Oct. 30, 2018, Caleb Logan Butts of Saint George, Georgia, 15, was found by his father with multiple gunshot wounds from a semiautomatic handgun. He and his grandmother died at the hands of his mother in a murder-suicide. His teachers and classmates at Baker County High School were heartbroken.

By Melat Eskender · Age 17
Meet the Reporters

More than 40 community volunteers

Jayvone J. Shackelford-Bishop

Friends together like Lilo & Stitch

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Sandra Parks

Her dream, deferred. Her life, gone.

JeQuan M. Strozier

Basketball court dedicated to former player

Dontae Rodruis Drew

Always told mom he loved her

Aric Whaley

He helped his neighbors shovel snow

Helena Freja Ramsay

A quiet person, an extraordinary soul

Kenwon Parker

A wide receiver, almost sweet sixteen

Jaraius Terrell Gilbert Jr

Community helper, passionate athlete, American tragedy

Yudjy Farly Cherubin

Youth deacon never will preach again

DaVonte Friedman

A bullet blocked his community activism

Alexa Denice Montez

Her father’s “greatest gift,” he said

Erin Carey

Dreamer, football player, mentor, tragic death

Antonio Malik Douglas

Mom issues plea: End gun violence

Karlonzo A. Taylor

Teen dreamed of becoming a veterinarian

Alaina Joann Petty

Remained selfless until her last breath

Dorian Damiquez Harris

Joyful boy loved to smile, laugh

Tihami Ayaz

Active light in community flickered out

Isaiah Starry

Active life. Lively community. Broken bonds.

Zachary Anthony Segura

One heart stopped. Another one begins.