Cult Mom Kills Toddler | Sex With Inmate | Landfille Death: GA News

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Inmate Faces Murder Charge, Deputy Arrested In Jail Probes

A Georgia deputy acknowledged having sexual intercourse with an inmate and providing contraband to the inmate. Meanwhile, an inmate was accused of murder in connection with the fatal fentanyl overdose of another inmate.

Cult Mom Fatally Stabbed Toddler, Convicted Of Murder: Georgia DA

A woman passing through Georgia was convicted of fatally stabbing her 13-month-old daughter four times in a local home.

Mom Sentenced In GA Toddler's Landfill Death: Report

Leilani Simon was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in her toddler son's October 2022 death. His remains were found five weeks later in a Georgia landfill.

Laken Riley: Convicted Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison In GA Murder

Jose Ibarra was convicted of asphyxiating and killing 22-year-old Laken Riley in February on a university campus.

Wrong-Way GA-400 Crash Kills Woman, Injures Man

A 24-year-old woman was killed in a crash that injured a 52-year-old after a car headed the wrong way collided with another vehicle.

GA's Top Prosecutor Plans 2026 Bid For Governor

Georgia Attorney General announced his intent to run for governor in 2026 once Gov. Brian Kemp leaves the gubernatorial post.

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• Shooting Kills Man Near Local Restaurant
• Man Fatally Stabs Brother: Police
• Boxed Cremated Remains Found At Vacant Funeral Home
• Body Found In Woods Along Known Georgia Road
• GA Mom Sickened With E. Coli Sues Carrot Producer In Outbreak: Report
• Accused Apalachee School Shooter's Dad Enters Plea
• Multi-Car Interstate Pileup Injures 2 Officers
• Accused Laken Riley Killer Won't Testify; Prosecution Wraps Up
• YSL Trial Winds Down As GA Rests Case Against Last 2 Defendants
• Feces Found On Floor Of Victim's Home In Killing: Report
• SWAT Incident Ends With Suspect's Surrender
• Dozen Decomposed Bodies ID'ed After 18 Found At GA Funeral Home
• $2M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In GA; Jackpot Inflates To $144M
• Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy: See GA Holiday Flights Impacts
• 2 GA Restaurants Among America’s 100 Best, New List Says