Forensic evidence reveals twins from Gwinnett died by suicide on Bell Mountain

Investigators initially believed the deaths of twin brothers found atop a northeast Georgia mountain in March were the result of a murder-suicide.

But on Wednesday, forensic evidence disproved that, according to the GBI.

The bodies of 19-year-old Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis were found on Bell Mountain on the morning of March 8. Hikers discovered the Lawrenceville men and called 911, officials said.

“The comprehensive investigation indicates the injuries causing their deaths were self-inflicted,” the GBI said in a news release.

No details were released in March after investigators said they believed the incident was a murder-suicide . The case drew national attention after the twins’ family pushed back on that initial statement.

The GBI said Wednesday that forensic evid