Police say 49-year-old Rhonda Callihan was shot to death by her roommate Thursday night at her home in the 4700 block of Jamerson Forrest Court N.E. in Marietta..
Police say 65-year-old Dennis Bredar was responsible for the shooting death for Callihan.
Family members of a murder Cobb County woman say it was her kindness that ultimately killed her. They were shocked to lose the woman who was mother to two sons, a daughter, and loved sister.
Police say 49-year-old Rhonda Callihan was shot to death by her roommate Thursday night. 65-year-old Dennis Robert Bredar lived with Callihan in the 4700 block of Jamerson Forrest Court N.E. in Marietta. Bredar reportedly called 911 admitted to them that he as the gunman.
Police say he was sitting out front waiting for officers to arrive. He was arrested and charged him with homicide and aggravated assault. He is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Neighbors tell FOX 5 News that Bredar used to live next door and was going through tough times. Family members say Rhonda was such a giving person that she wanted to help. They say she never met a stranger, never judge anyone, and always tried to help when she could.
They say she adored her two sons, ages 10 and 13. She was a member of the Noon Day Baptist Church and loved to bake. They say she was baking cakes Thursday night to help support the Relay for Life in Cartersville when she was shot and killed.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:31:23 GMT
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Police say 49-year-old Rhonda Callihan was shot to death by her roommate Thursday night at her home in the 4700 block of Jamerson Forrest Court N.E. in Marietta..
Police say 65-year-old Dennis Bredar was responsible for the shooting death for Callihan.
