GBI investigates Habersham homicide
On Friday, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist in a homicide investigation which occurred in Demorest.
The investigation revealed that Dennis Wayne Taylor, 53, contacted Habersham County 911 around 2:30 am and reported that his brother, Donnie Mitchell Taylor, 47, was deceased at the residence they share. Upon arrival to the residence, Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputies found Donnie Taylor had been pronounced dead from a fatal wound sustained by a sharp-edged instrument.
After further investigation, Dennis Taylor was arrested and charged with the murder of his brother.
The body of Donnie Taylor was transported to the GBI Crime Lab for autopsy.
Dennis Taylor was booked into the Habersham County Jail where he awaits court proceedings.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Once complete, the investigation will be provided to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.