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crime1 year ago

Hospital Birth Decapitation Ruled Homicide

The death of a baby who was decapitated during birth at a metro Atlanta hospital has been ruled a homicide by the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office. The family has filed a lawsuit against the doctor, OBGYN practice, nurses, and hospital, alleging medical negligence and wrongful death. The hospital claims the infant died in utero prior to delivery, while the family accuses the hospital of trying to cover up the decapitation. The case may be handed to the District Attorney’s office for possible prosecution.

via WSB Atlanta|
#clayton-county#crime#homicide
crime2 years ago

Hannah Payne found guilty of murder in Clayton County hit-and-run case

Hannah Payne, a woman from Clayton County, Georgia, has been found guilty of murder for chasing down and shooting Kenneth Herring, a hit-and-run driver. Payne faced multiple charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm during a felony. Prosecutors argued that Payne ignored orders from a 911 operator not to pursue Herring, while defense attorneys claimed she was instructed to get his license plate number. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Friday.

via WSB Atlanta|
#clayton-county#crime#hannah-payne
crime2 years ago

"Georgia Woman Convicted for Fatal Shooting in Clayton County Crash"

Hannah Payne, a woman accused of tracking down and shooting a man who left the scene of a car accident in Clayton County, has been found guilty on all eight counts she was facing, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Payne's sentencing is scheduled for December 15. During the trial, Payne's attorney argued that she was not a killer and questioned whose finger was on the trigger when the gun went off, while the prosecution maintained that Payne acted with malice and was the sole aggressor in the case. Payne testified that she was trying to be a "messenger for police" when she approached the victim's truck, despite being told not to engage with him.

via Atlanta News First|
#car-accident#clayton-county#crime
crime2 years ago

Manhunt underway for 17-year-old suspect who fatally shot K9 officer in Clayton County

A 17-year-old, Stephon Ford, is being sought by authorities after allegedly killing a police K9 in Clayton County, Georgia. Ford reportedly fired shots at officers after a K9 was released to locate him. The K9, named K9 Waro, was fatally wounded. A SWAT team is currently outside a residence where Ford is believed to be hiding, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. Warrants have been issued for Ford's arrest on charges including aggravated assault on a peace officer and aggravated cruelty to animals.

via WSB Atlanta|
#clayton-county#crime#georgia-bureau-of-investigation
crime2 years ago

Sheriff's Office Employee Arrested for Inciting Inmate Theft.

A contractor with the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, Sarai Tatiana Ali, has been arrested and charged with obstruction and being a party to a crime for aiding and abetting suspects, sharing confidential information, and encouraging her crew to steal from inmates. This is the fifth arrest in less than a week as part of Sheriff Levon Allen's "Operation Clean House" to root out corruption in the department.

via WSB Atlanta|
#clayton-county#crime#employee-arrested
crime2 years ago

Former Georgia Sheriff Victor Hill Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Civil Rights Violations

Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for violating the civil rights of detainees at the jail by strapping them into restraint chairs as punishment. Hill will also serve six years of probation upon release and will not be permitted to participate in any paid law enforcement activities. He must also complete 100 hours of community service after he leaves prison. Hill's reputation as a tough-as-nails lawman became so widely known that the creators of Grand Theft Auto video game franchise added a squad car in his name.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#civil-rights-violations#clayton-county#crime