Corneshia Butler was a 31-year-old mother of four from Atlanta whose life ended in a domestic violence homicide on November 17, 2022. She was shot inside her home in the presence of one of her young children; the other three learned of her death when they returned from school. The attacker is identified as her former partner, Shakyia Perkins.

The relationship had been volatile for six years and Butler had ended it months before the killing. In October 2021 Perkins was arrested on felony charges including arson, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats after two of Butler’s cars were set on fire; Perkins was released on a $70,000 bond with a 200-yard protective order. South Fulton’s police chief later said he believed Butler might still be alive if bail had not been granted.

Following the November 17 shooting, Perkins was arrested and charged with murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and cruelty to children. Those with information about Corneshia Butler, her movements, or the threats she reported are asked to come forward.