The GBI is investigating the deaths of a mother, identified Kayla Marie Cooper Daniel, age 35, & her four-year old daughter, identified as Alaina River Daniel, age 4, of Aragon, at the request of Aragon Police Department Chief John Tortoso. Agents received the request on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m.
Earlier that day, Aragon PD responded to a 911 hang-up call from a home in block 20 of Walnut Street, Aragon, Georgia. Upon arrival and after entering the home, officers and EMS personnel discovered the bodies of a woman and child.
GBI agents and officers from the Polk County Police Department began processing the scene and conducting interviews. After completing the scene investigation and interviews, they identified no ongoing threats to the community
Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected by this incident. We commend the professionalism of all first responders who assisted in this investigation.
Alaina River Daniel, age 4, of Aragon
The investigation remains active & ongoing. Once complete, the casefile will be given to the Polk County District Attorney’s Office.
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The GBI has confirmed that they have been called into Aragon in Polk County to investigate what appears to me a murder-suicide.
Reports said that the incident occurred on Walnut Street after the bodies were found just after 2 pm Tuesday.
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