Powder Springs Man Guilty Of Killing Mother Of His 3 Children

MARIETTA, GA — A Powder Springs man has pleaded guilty to killing the mother of his three children and will serve life in prison. Last Thursday, Justin Lesean Cox, 41, admitted that he shot Felicia Miller, 34, multiple times on the afternoon of Nov. 19, 2017. The two were arguing in a vehicle parked at a residence on Pin Oak Court, near Sandtown and Booth Roads. Witnesses heard Cox tell Miller “You’re gonna die” and “I’m going to kill you,” before multiple shots rang out. Cox fled the scene on foot but was arrested the following day.

“Feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and inadequacy drive acts of domestic violence. On November 19, 2017, Justin Cox decided that he would exercise permanent power and control over Felicia Miller by brutally killing her. While his acceptance of responsibility for his actions will never bring Felicia back, Cox’s guilty plea affords Felicia’s family the opportunity to begin the healing process with a sense of closure,” said Senior Assistant District Attorney Shepard Orlow, who prosecuted this case.

After accepting Cox’s plea to malice murder, Cobb Superior Court Judge A. Gregory Poole sentenced him to life in prison. Cox has remained in custody since Nov. 20, 2017 and will get credit for the time he has served.

Help is available for anyone suffering abuse in an intimate relationship. Locally, LiveSAFE Resources can help victims break free from domestic violence. Their 24-hour crisis line is 770-427-3390, and they are on the web at www.livesaferesources.org.