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Marietta Boyfriend Charged in Concealment of Missing 2-Year-Old’s Death
crime15 days ago

Marietta Boyfriend Charged in Concealment of Missing 2-Year-Old’s Death

Marietta police arrested the mother’s boyfriend, Dairon Keith, for concealing the death of 2-year-old Messiah Harris after he reported the child missing; investigators say Keith placed Messiah’s body in the woods behind the apartment and loosely covered it, and he faces two felonies—concealing a death and making false statements—after Messiah’s body was found later that day; investigators believe the death occurred before the 911 call and the probe continues.

"Decades-Old Cold Case Verdict: Mother Found Guilty of Son's Murder"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Decades-Old Cold Case Verdict: Mother Found Guilty of Son's Murder"

A jury in DeKalb County, Georgia, found Teresa Black not guilty of felony murder, cruelty to children, and aggravated assault charges in the death of her 6-year-old son more than 20 years ago, but guilty of concealing his death. Black claimed her son's death was due to an accidental overdose, while the state alleged she gave him a lethal dose of medication. The sentencing is scheduled for Friday, and Black could face one to 10 years for the charge of concealing a death.

Police Suspect Missing 2-Year-Old's Body Found
crime3 years ago

Police Suspect Missing 2-Year-Old's Body Found

Police in East Point, Georgia, have found a child's body at a solid waste facility, and there is a "high probability" that it is the missing 2-year-old boy, J'Asiah Mitchell. The child's father, Artavious North, is considered a suspect, and charges may be brought against him pending DNA confirmation. Investigators are meeting with prosecutors to discuss potential charges, and they expect to charge a suspect with murder and concealing the death of another. The case has been traumatic for the detectives involved, and they are determined to ensure the father faces the highest charges possible.