Second suspect arrested in Newton County man's daytime murder

NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia – A second suspect in the murder of a Newton County man has been arrested.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Julius Dennis, 21, of Conyers on Thursday, June 27.

Deputies say Dennis, along with Amin Ya-Sin, who was arrested on May 26, 2023, are responsible for the murder of Braxton Singleton, 20.

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On April 3, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call on Highway 162 near Wildcat Creek Estates, where they found Singleton dead and another 21-year-old man seriously injured.

Deputies said a possible third victim later turned himself in to Gwinnett Medical Center.

Initially there was no connection between this victim and Singleton’s murder, but investigators later confirmed his involvement and identified him as Dennis.

In addition to the two men arrested, Eva Simmons and Kristiana Simmons were also arrested on May 26, 2023 and charged with tampering with evidence.

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