The Atlanta murders of Asian American women: What we know so far

Six of the eight victims were women of Asian descent, prompting fears the killings were racially motivated.

A murderous rampage by a 21-year-old white man that left eight people dead – most women of Asian descent – in the US state of Georgia has sent shockwaves through Asian American communities already reeling from increased discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic. But the investigation has so far raised more questions than answers. Police have charged Robert Aaron Long with the killings, which took place at three separate massage and spa businesses in the Atlanta area. He will be arraigned on Thursday.