Georgia Jury Convicts Man in Macabre Toolbox Murder, Brings Closure to High-Profile 2022 Case

ATLANTA, GA — In a decision that gripped the local community with its grim details, an Alabama jury has convicted Eric Kyle Hooper of murder in the death of 40-year-old LaChancey Williams. The case first made headlines in March 2022 when Williams’ body was discovered in a macabre condition inside a toolbox along a rural roadside in Georgia. The grim discovery was made by workers who found the large plastic box and were horrified to …

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Georgia Woman Indicted for Infant Son’s Death After Tragic Hair Dryer Incident

NEWNAN, Ga. — Authorities have charged a Georgia woman with second-degree murder and child cruelty following the death of her infant due to severe burns caused by a hair dryer. The incident, which took place in their Newnan home, has shaken the local community. Morgan Creel, 31, was indicted after emergency responders discovered her son, Carsynn Creel, unresponsive in a bedroom of their residence on Kildare Court, located about 40 miles southeast of Atlanta, on …

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Georgia Couple Charged After Infant Found With Multiple Fractures in Rome Hospital

ROME, Ga. — A devastating child abuse case is unfolding in Rome, Georgia, where a young couple faces allegations of severely injuring their infant. Local authorities have charged Savannah Carol-Louise Cox and Shane Avery Moore with child cruelty and aggravated battery following a harrowing discovery of the child’s injuries. The investigation was triggered nearly a year ago after the child, then just six weeks old, was rushed to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center by Cox …

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Breakthrough in Three-Year-Old Murder Mystery: Suspect Charged in 2019 Georgia Cold Case

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – After more than three years of mystery shrouding the death of 61-year-old Ray Neal, police have nabbed a suspect. Initially, authorities had dismissed Neal’s death in 2019 as natural causes, due to his multiple health issues. However, a critical oversight came to light when it was discovered he had been fatally stabbed, leading to significant revisions in the investigation. Neal was found dead by his sister at his home, which evidenced traces …

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Georgia Fire Chief Fatally Shot After Stopping to Help Stranded Motorists in Alabama

Lafayette, AL — A tragic series of events unfolded in rural Alabama, leading to the death of a Georgia fire chief who had stopped to help a couple after their car struck a deer. The compassionate act took a violent turn when a shootout ensued, leaving the chief dead and two others wounded. On the evening of January 19, James Bartholomew “Bart” Cauthen, a battalion chief with Coweta County Fire Rescue, came across a couple …

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Georgia Mother Arrested in New York After Nationwide Manhunt for Child’s Death and Cruelty Charges

Rochester, NY — A Georgia woman was arrested in New York on murder charges linked to the death of her 1-year-old son, authorities confirmed. Gloria Wright, 23, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Rochester following a nationwide search that began after the tragic incident in Georgia early this month. Wright is facing charges of first-degree murder and child cruelty in connection with the severe injuries that led to her son’s death. According to law enforcement …

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Georgia Daycare Providers Arrested for Allegedly Drugging Children to Induce Naps

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – In a startling breach of trust, a Gainesville woman and her daughter-in-law have been arrested after allegedly administering sedatives to children at an unlicensed daycare to induce sleep. Stacie Fuller Young, 51, and Ptiery Verby-Sunshine Edge, 35, face charges of reckless conduct following reports that they gave Benadryl and melatonin to young children in their care. The arrests came after a parent reported unusual fatigue and mood swings in their child, spurring …

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Georgia Man Charged After Road Rage Incident Ends in Gunfire Over Traffic Dispute

DULUTH, Ga. — A man accused of taking road rage to a violent extreme by shooting another driver in the foot in suburban Atlanta is currently being held without bail. The incident, which unfolded in Duluth on the night of Dec. 23, has drawn sharp focus to the dangers of aggressive driving behaviors. The altercation began when Josue Colon Matos, 30, reportedly began tailgating the victim on Pleasant Hill Road. Tensions escalated, leading both individuals …

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Georgia State Judge Ends Life in Courthouse, Sparking Investigation and Mourning Community

Effingham County, GA — A respected state court judge, Stephen Yekel, concluded his accomplished 45-year legal career with a tragic turn of events, as his life ended in a courtroom suicide just hours before his term was set to expire. The 74-year-old was found deceased by deputies at the Effingham County Courthouse shortly before the year’s end, marking a somber close to his distinguished tenure. Yekel’s body was discovered on December 31, 2024, between 10:00 …

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Georgia Tragedy: Early Holiday Gathering Turns Deadly as Five, Including Children, Die in Murder-Suicide

DeKalb County, Ga. — In a tragic event that unfolded in a suburban apartment complex, five people were found dead in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide. The incident, which occurred on December 9, claimed the lives of two children and three adults, sending shockwaves through the local community. The deceased were identified as 43-year-old Mollian Johnson, her daughter-in-law, 25-year-old Kaylyn Samuel, and Samuel’s children, five-year-old Jedorah Powell and one-year-old Jontavious Powell. Authorities suspect …

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