ATLANTA — Four children died and a fifth was hospitalized after a domestic disturbance led to a house fire Friday night in Paulding County, police and fire officials confirmed.
Authorities have taken a woman into custody and the GBI is among four agencies investigating the incident. According to Channel 2 Action News, the woman was the children’s mother.
Darlene Nicole Brister, 40, was arrested and charged with two counts of malice murder. She remained jailed at the Paulding County Detention Center without bond Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office indicated more charges against her are likely as the investigation continues.
