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NEWS Suspect accused of killing 72-year-old taxi driver during Atlanta carjacking
Authorities have apprehended the man accused of fatally shooting an elderly taxi driver during a carjacking and stealing his vehicle, Atlanta police said.NEWS Man charged with shooting death of security guard at Atlanta hookah bar, police say
A murder suspect in Georgia is in custody after he allegedly fatally shot a security guard at an Atlanta hookah bar, police said. He was charged with murder.NEWS Man found dead in house fire had been shot, police say his grandson is to blame
A 68-year-old man found inside a house fire was actually shot before a fire. Now, police say his grandson has been arrested and charged with murder.NEWS A teenager wanted to start a new life with her boyfriend. Then, she killed her mother and brother for tax refund cash.
A woman in Georgia was sentenced for the murder of her mom and special needs brother. The victims were found in a burned home. The suspect fled with a tax refund.NEWS 59-year-old woman shot, killed as she drove along a Georgia parkway. Months later, police say they arrested a suspect.
A 59-year-old was shot and killed as she drove along a Georgia road. She died days later. Now, months after the shooting, police say they arrested a suspect.NEWS Man allegedly involved in two murder cases in the span of months has been arrested in Atlanta
A man has been arrested in connection with a murder in Atlanta after being on the run since January. Five months earlier, he was wanted for another murder in the city.NEWS Town in terror: police apprehend Georgia man accused of crime spree that included murder, home invasion, bank robbery
A Georgia man is in custody in connection to a violent crime spree that included home invasion, armed robbery and murder, authorities announced.NEWS Man shot and killed construction worker in Atlanta after dispute about noise, cops say
A man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after he allegedly shot at construction workers in Atlanta over a noise dispute, one was killed.GANGSTERS They wanted revenge after their gang was disrespected. So they fired 70 bullets at homes and churches.
Three people were sent to prison in Georgia for a double murder. The killings happened after the suspect's gang was disrespected. The trio fired more than 70 shots.NEWS Elementary school employee accused of putting camera in bathroom to spy on children
An elementary school employee in Georgia is accused of putting a camera in a bathroom to spy on two boys using the urinal. The suspect faces various criminal charges.NEWS Woman facing trial for murder found dead in a Georgia cemetary in 2019. Police just arrested a suspect in the case.
A Georgia woman was charged in connection to the mysterious death of Priscilla Riner Hooks, who was accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in 2018.EVIDENCE LOCKER ‘I got hit in the chest!’ Video shows Georgia deputy shot after he stops man with alleged history of mental illness
Authorities in Georgia have released videos of a traffic stop after a man who allegedly has a history of mental illness shot a deputy during a traffic stop.NEWS Georgia man demanded exuberant fee from elderly victim while doing yard work, now face charges: report
A Georgia man has been arrested in Alabama after he allegedly financially exploited an elderly person while performing yard work. He is being held on $5,000 bond.NEWS Georgia mother accused of murdering 4-year-old son after remains were found: police
A Georgia mother has been charged with murder in connection with her 4-year-old son's disappearance. Police have found human remains that have yet to be identified.CELEBRITY MUG SHOTS From 'America's sweetheart' to jail mugshot: How an arrest might have helped Reese Witherspoon's career
Actress Reese Witherspoon was known for various sweetheart film roles, but after her arrest in Georgia she took on new roles. A situation of scandal helping a career.NEWS Nashville murder suspect arrested in victim’s stolen car in another state, cops say
A Detroit woman was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed a man in a Nashville hotel. Police say she was found driving the victim's stolen vehicle in Georgia.NEWS Several neglected people found in basement of group home, 'pastor' charged: police
Several people were found locked up in the basement of a "group home" in Georgia. Now, police say a man posing as a pastor and his wife were arrested.NEWS He was part of a group that went to rob a teen over a pair of shoes. Instead, a grandmother was murdered.
A teen was part of a group that went to rob a person over a pair of shoes in Georgia. Instead, a grandmother was killed. Now, one teen will head to prison for life.NEWS 1 killed, 5 hurt in Georgia nightclub shooting. One suspect in custody, police hunting for second man.
Five people were hurt and one person died in a shooting at a Georgie lounge. Police say they arrested one suspect and are searching for a person wanted for murder.NEWS 8-year-old gunned down while petting a horse in drive-by shooting, murder suspect arrested
A Georgia man has been charged in connection to the drive-by shooting of a child in Georgia. He was charged with murder and is being held in jail.NEWS 5-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in South Carolina, suspect arrested weeks later
A 5-year-old boy was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting in South Carolina. The suspected shooter has been arrested in Georgia, police saidNEWS Police capture Alabama man fleeing to L.A. in Greyhound bus after allegedly committing double homicide
Police in Arizona apprehended a murder suspect wanted in connection to the shooting deaths of a mother and her daughter in Georgia. He was arrested at a bust stop.NEWS Georgia mother accused of killing her 1-year-old son claimed he was run over by a truck, police say
A Georgia mother is under arrest after she failed to seek medical care for her baby boy and he died on Christmas Day, police said.NEWS Georgia man arrested for allegedly murdering his father, attempting to kill his mother
A Georgia man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his father and attempted to kill his mother. His father's body was found outside a home, police said.NEWS Suspect spotted wearing surgical gloves as he left the apartment where he killed a couple, cops say
A couple was stabbed to death in their Atlanta apartment on Nov. 22. A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder, police announced.COLD CASES Fox Hunter: New podcast shines new light on 31-year-old murder of Rhonda Sue Coleman
More than 30 years ago, Rhonda Sue Coleman was murdered. No suspects named or arrests have been made since then, but now the Fox Hunter podcast discusses the case.NEWS Police: 11-year-old boy killed in Georgia, 12-year-old boy charged with his murder
An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in Georgia. Now, police say a 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder.NEWS Georgia teen accused of shooting, killing a 16-year-old last week
A Savannah teen was charged with fatally shooting a 16-year-old in Garden City, Georgia, police announced. He reportedly turned himself in after authorities.NEWS He killed a man during an armed robbery in Georgia. Now, he'll head to prison.
A man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Georgia man during an armed robbery. His girlfriend was also arrested in connection to the case.NEWS Georgia man accused of murder after marijuana drug deal went wrong
A Georgia man allegedly shot and killed a man during a marijuana drug deal in a Best Western parking lot. The victim tried to drive away after being shot, cops said.NEWS 18-year-old stabbed his mother to death on Thanksgiving in Georgia, police said
An 18-year-old in Georgia is accused of stabbing his mother to death in Georgia, police said. Detectives are still working to determine a motive.NEWS He went to his friend’s home and executed him without provocation. Then he snapped a photo of his corpse for keeps.
A man in Georgia was sentenced to prison for killing a friend and then taking a picture of the corpse. Police still don't know a motive for the murder.NEWS Georgia man shot while burglarizing home now accused of murdering his neighbors, police say
A man who allegedly stabbed a police officer while burglarizing a home is now accused of killing a couple in his neighborhood, officials said.NEWS Unknown assailant fatally shoots Georgia firefighter and his wife in their new home, leaves toddler unharmed
Police in Georgia found a firefighter and his wife murdered and their 2-year-old child unharmed in the family’s home they just moved into over the summer.NEWS Two high school athletes arrested for murder in robbery gone wrong, police said
Two high school athletes, age 17 and 18, have been arrested for murder in Georgia. Cops say the suspects shot and killed the victim during an armed robbery.NEWS She drove to Georgia to visit her husband. After knocking on his door, he opened fire.
A man was sentenced to prison for murdering his wife as she visited his apartment in Georgia. The couple's kids were in the car nearby during the shooting.NEWS Ambulance driver charged with DUI after overturning vehicle in ditch, killing patient
An ambulance driver faces a DUI after a patient died in a crash, Georgia police aid. The victim was 66-years-old who was not in restraints, investigators claim.NEWS Deadly shooting in Georgia linked to abduction of 1-year-old boy, officials said
A shooting in Georgia has left one man dead and two people charged. Police believe the shooting is connected to the kidnapping of a 1-year-old boy late last week.NEWS Georgia man on probation for child molestation accused of kidnapping and murdering Atlanta rapper's girlfriend
A man has been indicted on charges of murder and rape of an Atlanta rapper's girlfriend, according to a report. The suspect is now being held in jail.NEWS Woman charged in connection to double-murder where victims were dumped in a Georgia lake: cops
A woman faces charges in connection to a double murder. Police say the victims were dumped in a lake. Another suspect was previously arrested.OPINION Inside the criminal mind: A look at the men charged in connection to Ahmaud Arbery's killing
Three men have been charged in connection to Ahmaud Arbery's killing in Georgia. They are currently facing trial on the charges. Do their backgrounds help explain what happened?NEWS Suspect arrested a year after a man was found shot to death in a car, Georgia cops say
A man was found shot in a car in Georgia a year ago, police said. A year later, police say they have arrested a suspect and charged him with murder.NEWS Murder suspect spent days running from the cops, but he couldn't outrun the ones on bicycles
A murder suspect was taken into custody by bicycle cops in Atlanta. Cops say the murder took place in a hotel with an "edged weapon," and it was domestic violence.NEWS Husband and wife accused of killing 2-year-old child in their care, Georgia police say
A husband and wife in Georgia have been arrested after they allegedly killed a 2-year-old child who was in their care. She suffered traumatic brain injury, along with other injuries.NEWS Georgia cop killed on first shift in retaliation for an arrest hour earlier, investigators say
Dylan Harrison was working his first shift as a police officer in Georgia when he was shot and killed. Police say they arrested a suspect in the attack.NEWS Man allegedly set a house on fire while two children and his ex-girlfriend were inside
A man has been arrested in connection with an arson investigation in Georgia. Police say he set the house on fire with two children and his ex-girlfriend inside.NEWS NASCAR driver shot and killed after attacking two with a hatchet days after divorce was finalized, cops say
John Townley, who was a NASCAR driver, was shot and killed after attacking two people with a hatchet in Georgia, police said. His divorce was finalized this week.NEWS A brawl errrupted into gunfire with 80 shots. The end result was a pregnant woman and her unborn child dead.
A woman in Georgia is heading to prison after she opened fire during a brawl. A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in the shooting.NEWS Georgia man fleeing from cops in traffic stop wrecks car and kills a child passenger: report
A Georgia man was pulled over by police when he fled the scene in his car. The pursuit that followed ended in a crash that killed a child inside the vehicle, police say.NEWS ‘Loving and kind’ elderly couple in Georgia killed in double homicide during targeted home burglary
A suspect is accused of committing a double homicide while burglarizing the home of an elderly couple in Georgia has been taken into custody.