The family of Regina “Gina” Dozetos is struggling to understand how the 66-year-old woman ended up dead inside the home where she had lived for years. Her death has left relatives searching for answers, while investigators work to establish exactly what happened and who was responsible.
Gina lived alone at her longtime home on Lawrence Road in Greensboro, Georgia. She was known to her family as a kind, funny woman who was always willing to help someone whenever she could. Those who knew her say she was the sort of person who would go out of her way for others.
For years, Gina and her mother ran the Oconee Bait Shop along Highway 278, not far from their home. The business was part of their lives in the Greensboro area, where much of the family had lived for years. Gina had attended school in Atlanta, but her roots remained closely tied to the community.
Her family had already experienced a painful loss earlier this year. Gina lost her mother in March, and now relatives are facing another death they never expected. The circumstances surrounding Gina’s death have made the loss even harder to accept.
“Nothing about this makes sense,” a family member said while speaking about the killing. Relatives say they cannot understand who would want to hurt Gina or what could have led to such a violent attack.
Greene County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to Gina’s home around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, after receiving a 911 call requesting a welfare check. The caller’s identity and the reason for the request have not been publicly disclosed.
According to information from the investigation, deputies discovered a deceased woman inside the home. Greene County Coroner Chris Peters later told WSB-TV that the woman had been tied up and beaten to death. The extent of her injuries initially prevented authorities from positively confirming her identity.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist with the case. Investigators are working to determine what happened inside the home and who was responsible. Authorities have not publicly explained how the attack began or whether anything was taken from the property.
Gina’s family remembers her as a fighter and believes she may have tried to defend herself. The violence described by investigators has left relatives deeply troubled, especially as they wait for answers about her final moments.
Authorities have also been looking for surveillance footage and other evidence that could help establish who visited the property before the woman’s death. The investigation remains active, and no suspect has been publicly identified in the latest available reports.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 478-445-4173 or the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 706-453-3336. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).
For Gina’s relatives, the questions remain painful. A woman they remember for her kindness and willingness to help others is gone, and they are waiting for investigators to establish who was responsible.