A 48-year-old grandmother has been found dead two days after she was reported missing in Georgia – and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping and concealing a death.
Aimee Lafakis was reported missing Friday, with family members telling Brookhaven police they last heard from her in a text message at 2 a.m. that day, WSB-TV reported.
On Sunday, investigators were notified by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office that the body of a woman was found on Drowning Creek Road in Gwinnett County.
The body was identified as Lafakis, a mother and grandmother, officials said.
Her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Wineinger, 43, was arrested Saturday morning on charges of kidnapping, concealing the death of another, tampering with evidence, making a false statement and first-degree burglary.
Aimee Lafakis, 48, a Georgia mother and grandmother, was found dead two days after her family reported her missing. Facebook / Aimee Lafakis Lafakis’ body was found in Gwinnett County. Facebook / Aimee Lafakis
“Wineinger was interviewed at police headquarters and during the interview, made several statements that proved to be false,” Brookhaven police said in a statement citing only his charges of false statements and tampering with evidence, 11 Alive reported.
Gwinnett County authorities also interviewed Wineinger and accused him of a cover-up, according to the outlet.
Police said they arrested him after interviewing several family members and others close to Lafakis, Atlanta News First reported.
Brandon Wineinger, 43, faces charges of kidnapping, concealing a death tampering with evidence, making a false statement and burglary DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office The dead woman’s boyfriend, Brandon Wineinger, has been arrested.
Lafakis was supposed to have dinner Friday night with her daughter, who went to her mother’s house when she didn’t show or answer her phone, Fox 5 Atlanta said.
The daughter saw Lafakis’ car but her mother was gone.
The grieving family said the daughter and granddaughter were his whole life.
The Lafakis family last heard from him in a text message at 2 a.m. Friday. Facebook / Aimee LafakisAimee Lafakis was a devoted mother and grandmother, her family said. Facebook / Aimee Lafakis
“He was so proud of them and the bond they shared was so unique and special,” the family told 11Alive.
“They will make him proud and they will have the wonderful life he always wanted for them. He was loved by many and his legacy is how he lived. She’s genuine, fun, loyal, and just a force of nature,” they added.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of death and said additional charges may be filed.
The scene where Lafakis’ body was found. Gwinnett County Police
Winenger made his first court appearance on Monday and was booked into the DeKalb County Jail.
A GoFundMe account launched for Lafakis’ daughter had raised more than $9,000 as of Tuesday morning.
“Aimee was tragically taken from her daughter (SIC) last weekend. The purpose of this account is to help her daughter during this difficult time. Please let any love for Aimee be shown through love and support for her daughter,” her sister DeeAnn wrote.
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