A Georgia jury has convicted Eugene Tobi Louis Jacques in the brutal killing of Atlanta influencer Beauty Couch, nearly two years after her death shocked social media followers and the local community. Prosecutors said the 22-year-old content creator was stabbed dozens of times before her car was set on fire in an attempt to cover up the crime.
Atlanta Influencer Beauty Couch Murder Case
Beauty Couch, who was widely known online as Beauty Katera, was found dead in August 2023 near her burning car in Austell, Georgia.
Authorities said her body was discovered in a wooded area close to the burned vehicle.
Two days later, police arrested her boyfriend, Eugene Jacques, in Louisiana.
He was charged with multiple crimes, including:
- Murder
- Arson
- Aggravated assault
Jury Convicts Eugene Jacques on All Charges
The trial began in Cobb County in May 2026.
According to court reports, the jury found Jacques guilty on all charges connected to Couch’s death.
He was sentenced to:
| Sentence | Details |
|---|---|
| Life imprisonment | Without possibility of parole |
| Additional punishment | Extra 20 years in prison |
The conviction officially closes one of Georgia’s most disturbing influencer murder cases in recent years.
Prosecutors Said Victim Was Stabbed 81 Times
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence alleging that Jacques stabbed Couch 81 times before setting her car on fire.
Investigators believed the fire was intended to destroy evidence connected to the killing.
The violent nature of the attack shocked many people following the case.
Traffic Ticket Became Key Evidence
One unusual piece of evidence reportedly helped investigators quickly identify the suspect.
Police said they found a traffic ticket near Couch’s body that belonged to Jacques.
The ticket reportedly included his vehicle’s licence plate number, which helped authorities trace him.
Investigators later tracked the vehicle to Louisiana, where Jacques was arrested during a traffic stop.
Police Say Suspect Used Fake Identity
During the trial, jurors were shown police body camera footage from Jacques’s arrest.
According to testimony, Jacques allegedly gave officers a fake name during questioning.
Investigators also reportedly found:
- A Boost Mobile receipt under the fake name
- A job application submitted using the alias
- Documents linked to a Louisiana golf course
Prosecutors argued these details suggested he was attempting to hide his identity after the killing.
Defence Argued No DNA Linked Him to Crime
Jacques’s attorney argued in court that there was no DNA evidence directly connecting him to the murder scene.
The defence admitted Jacques had been in the area but claimed that was normal because he frequently visited Couch.
However, prosecutors convinced the jury that the overall evidence strongly connected him to the crime.
Who Was Beauty Couch?
Beauty Couch was a popular social media influencer who posted under the name Beauty Katera.
She had more than 150,000 followers on Instagram and was known for:
- Roller skating videos
- Dance-related content
- Fashion and lifestyle posts
Shortly before her death, she had promoted her first dance class online.
Family members described her as kind, energetic, and loved by many people.
Her mother said Couch enjoyed skating, fashion, and spending time with friends and family.
Community Reacts to Verdict
The guilty verdict brought emotional reactions from Couch’s family and supporters who had followed the case since 2023.
Many online followers expressed relief that the case resulted in a conviction after nearly two years of investigation and court proceedings.
