Powder Springs, Georgia – Authorities say a 31-year-old man executed his mother and stepfather inside their home after they returned from a birthday celebration, telling investigators he was simply “tired of them and wanted to be alone.” The violent incident has left a close-knit community stunned, with neighbors describing the couple as warm, generous people who had recently allowed their adult son to move back in.
What Investigators Say Happened
Police say the shooting unfolded late on December 6 at a residence in Cobb County. According to the arrest warrant, Martin Duberry admitted firing multiple shots at his mother, 72-year-old Monica Brookins, and his stepfather, 73-year-old John Wells, shortly after they arrived home. The couple had been out celebrating Wells’ birthday earlier that evening.
Authorities allege that Duberry told them he was overwhelmed and frustrated living with his parents.
“He was tired of them and just wanted to be alone,” investigators wrote in the arrest warrant…