The Brief
- Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man suspected of killing a mother of two nearly 27 years ago.
- Bridgett Lockhart was found dead inside her Atlanta home in 1999, and investigators believe her boyfriend at the time is responsible.
- The victim’s daughter is now a DeKalb County police officer dedicated to finding justice and closure for her family.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta police investigation is underway to find a man accused of murdering a mother of two nearly three decades ago.
Cold case investigation
What we know:
Bridgett Lockhart was found dead inside her home on Oakcliff Court in Atlanta on July 31, 1999, according to investigators. The 29-year-old mother was discovered inside the home alongside her two children, who were also inside at the time of the killing.
Atlanta police believe Lockhart’s boyfriend of just six months is responsible for her death. Investigators believe his name is either Janarus or Janaris.…