Clarkston woman convicted of killing ex-boyfriend in front of children

The Brief

  • A DeKalb County jury has convicted 30-year-old J’ana Rawat on multiple charges for the 2022 shooting death of her ex-boyfriend.
  • Prosecutors proved Rawat shot Tyler James Reed, 28, twice in a kitchen while two of her children were in the room.
  • While the defense argued Rawat acted in self-protection, officials stated there was no evidence the victim posed a threat at the time of the gunfire.

DECATUR, Ga. A Clarkston woman faces life in prison after being convicted Tuesday of murdering her ex-boyfriend in front of her children following a dispute over a door lock.

What we know:

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a jury found J’ana Rawat, 30, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault family violence, third-degree cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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