Pregnant Mom Killed Alongside Surviving Man, Now Charged with Her Murder

Teonia Stokes, 22, was fatally shot in Georgia along with Curdarious Williams, who was later arrested as a second suspect in her death.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old pregnant woman, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia in January. Authorities promptly arrested Dorreous Brooks as a suspect, and weeks later arrested Curdarious Williams as a second suspect. Police allege that Stokes' death "resulted from the actions" of Brooks and Williams. Stokes was seven months pregnant and just two days shy of her 23rd birthday when she was killed.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and the devastating impact it can have on expectant mothers and their unborn children. Stokes was an accomplished college student with a bright future ahead of her, making her death all the more heartbreaking. The arrests of two suspects raise questions about the motives and circumstances behind this shocking crime.

The details

According to authorities, Teonia Stokes was fatally shot on January 25th while in the company of Curdarious Williams, who also suffered a gunshot wound. Police promptly arrested Dorreous Brooks as a suspect, and later arrested Williams as a second suspect, alleging that Stokes' death "resulted from the actions" of both men. Stokes was seven months pregnant at the time of the shooting and just two days shy of her 23rd birthday.

  • Teonia Stokes was fatally shot on January 25, 2026.
  • Dorreous Brooks was promptly arrested as a suspect on January 27, 2026.
  • Curdarious Williams was arrested as a second suspect on February 20, 2026.

The players

Teonia Stokes

A 22-year-old pregnant woman who was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia.

Dorreous Brooks

A suspect who was promptly arrested in connection with Teonia Stokes' death.

Curdarious Williams

A second suspect who was arrested weeks later in connection with Teonia Stokes' death.

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What they’re saying

“She was full of hope, she was full of life, she was full of promise. And all she wanted on this earth was to be loved.”

— Cal Durham, Teonia Stokes' aunt (11 Alive)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Dorreous Brooks and Curdarious Williams out on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on expectant mothers and their unborn children. It raises important questions about the motives and circumstances behind this shocking crime, and the need for continued efforts to address gun violence in communities.