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Charges Filed Against Ex-Boyfriend in Tragic Death of Pregnant Georgia Teen Found Along Roadside

Columbus, GA – In a tragic development, the former boyfriend of a pregnant teenager found deceased along a roadside in Columbus, Georgia, has been charged with her murder, authorities confirmed. The grim discovery of the 18-year-old’s body was made by a family member last Tuesday evening, sparking a swift investigation into her untimely death. Officials revealed that the victim, identified as Olivia Smith, was visibly pregnant when she was found. After an intense week of …

Georgia Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Harrowing Assault Incident

Marietta, GA — A Cobb County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by a lifetime of probation for a violent assault that left the victim with lasting injuries, officials said Thursday. The sentence reflects the severity of the crime, which deeply impacted not only the victim but the surrounding community as well. The decision, announced by the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, marks the conclusion of a case that has captured …

Ex-Police Officer Faces Trial in Murder Case of Missing Georgia Teen Susana Morales

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – The trial of ex-Doraville police officer Miles Bryant continues as he faces charges in the murder case of 16-year-old Susana Morales. Morales went missing in the summer of 2022, and months later, her remains were discovered in the woods. The prosecution opened with testimony from family and friends, recounting Morales’ disappearance and the subsequent search efforts. During the trial, Morales’ mother, Maria Bran, emotionally testified about the night her daughter went …

Man Accused of Killing Georgia Nursing Student Faces Court Hearing on Friday

Athens, Georgia – A court date has been set for Jose Ibarra, who stands accused of the murder of nursing student Laken Riley at the University of Georgia campus. The 26-year-old suspect faces charges of malice murder and kidnapping in connection with Riley’s tragic death. Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University, was abducted and murdered while out for a jog at the University of Georgia in Athens on February 22, 2024. Her lifeless …

String of Gun Violence Plagues Savannah, Georgia: Two Dead and Dozens Injured

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A wave of gun violence has swept through Savannah, Georgia, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured in a series of incidents since Friday. The city has been rattled by a string of shootings, with multiple victims requiring medical attention as a result of the violence. Law enforcement officials reported that the most recent and largest shooting took place just before midnight on Saturday in Ellis Square. Responding to …

Teenager arrested, two others wanted in connection with tragic shooting death of 11-year-old boy from Georgia

Hiram, Georgia – A teenager is in custody, and two others are on the run in connection with the tragic shooting death of an 11-year-old boy in Georgia, authorities revealed. Osman Sesay Jr., 18, was apprehended for his alleged involvement in the incident and is currently being held in North Carolina, awaiting extradition back to Georgia, according to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest of Sesay came after a traffic stop on Saturday, May …

Tragic Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Dead in Barrow County, Georgia – Sheriff Asks Community for Prayers

Winder, Georgia – The Barrow County sheriff is urging the community to come together in prayer following a tragic incident that resulted in two fatalities and one person injured in a suspected murder-suicide late Friday night. Sheriff Jud Smith expressed his condolences, emphasizing the need to quickly understand the circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking event. Smith revealed that a survivor of the shooting made the distressing call to 911 from a residence located off Highway 82. …

Arrest Made in 2001 Murder of Georgia Law Student Found Dead in Burning Home

Athens, Georgia – After more than two decades, authorities have made an arrest in the murder case of Tara Louise Baker, a University of Georgia law student whose body was found in her burning apartment in January 2001. Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, has been charged with multiple offenses, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated sodomy, tampering with evidence, and arson. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Athens-Clarke County police revealed the breakthrough in …

Violent Social Media Dispute Leads to Fatal Shooting in Powder Springs, Georgia

Powder Springs, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded in Powder Springs resulting in the death of a teenager and the arrest of another on murder charges. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in a neighborhood located off Shipp Road. According to Powder Springs police, the deadly altercation originated from a dispute between two groups of teenagers that escalated from online interactions to a physical confrontation. Captain Jason Holcombe of the Powder Springs Police Department explained …

Suspect Indicted in Georgia for Murder of Nursing Student: Court Documents Show

Athens, Georgia – Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, faces a 10-count indictment in connection with the murder of Augusta University student Laken Riley. The indictment includes charges of malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, obstructing a 911 call, tampering with evidence, and being a “peeping Tom.” Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus in Athens on …