Coweta Judicial Circuit's District Attorney's Office
Recent News About Coweta Judicial Circuit's District Attorney's Office
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John Earl Mack sentenced to life without parole plus 30 years
On August 8, 2024, a Carroll County jury found John Earl Mack, 43, guilty of two counts of aggravated child molestation, rape, and enticing a child for indecent purposes. Superior Court Judge Dustin Hightower presided over the trial and sentenced Mack to life without the possibility of parole plus an additional 30 years. Previously, Mack had been convicted of rape in the second degree in New York in 2002.
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Coweta jury convicts Derrious Daniel; judge sentences him to life without parole
On May 10, 2024, a Coweta County jury found Derrious Bernard Daniel, 22, of Grantville, Georgia, guilty of felony murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, three counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The charges relate to the shooting death of Dustin Scott Parrott on February 17, 2023, in Newnan, Georgia.
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Troup County jury convicts man for murder tied to Gangster Disciples
On May 17, 2024, a Troup County jury found Lateef Jamil Moreland, also known as “L.J.,” “Monsta Black 74,” “David Black,” and “Hatebaby G,” guilty of multiple charges including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Firearm during Commission of a Felony, and four violations of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The trial lasted one week.
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JUSTIN JONES FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE FOLLOWED BY 30 YEARS FOR KIDNAPPING AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
On March 27, 2024, Justin Jones, 37, of Carrollton, was found guilty by a Carroll County jury of various charges, including Kidnapping with Bodily Injury and Aggravated Assault. Following the verdict, Carroll County Superior Court Judge Blackmon sentenced Jones to Life in prison without the possibility of parole followed by 30 years in prison.During the trial, it was revealed that Jones had violently kidnapped and assaulted a victim, subjecting her to a horrifying ordeal. The victim met Jones in a parking lot to discuss relationship problems, but he proceeded to...
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CURTEZE AVERY SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR TROUP COUNTY MURDER OF PREGNANT 26-YEAR OLD
On March 27, 2024, Curteze Avery, 30, of Lafeyette, Alabama, pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of LaGrange resident Breanna Burgess who was 20 weeks pregnant. The Troup County Grand Jury indicted Avery on October 6, 2022, in Case Number 22-R-0761 for Malice Murder and Feticide. Pursuant to an agreement negotiated by the State, Superior Court Judge Erica Tisinger sentenced Avery to two concurrent life sentences for the murder of 26-year old Burgess and Ms. Burgess’s 20-week old unborn child. Senior Assistant District Attorney David McLaughlin prosecuted the case and...
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Joshua Wayne Nutt Found Guilty of August 2021 Double Murder in Troup County, Sentenced to Serve Life in Prison Without Parole
On March 19, 2023, after a seven-day trial, a Troup County jury found Joshua Wayne Nutt, aka: Joshua Wayne Bradley, guilty of a heinous crime. Nutt, now 41, of LaGrange, was convicted of two counts of Malice Murder, six counts of Felony Murder, two counts of Armed Robbery, two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and more. The verdict was followed by a sentencing that will see Nutt serve life in prison without the possibility of parole.The evidence presented during the trial painted a grim picture of the events that unfolded in August 2021. The victims,...
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MERIWETHER COUNTY JURY CONVICTS KEVIN HUDSON OF MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES
On March 19, 2024, a Meriwether County jury found Kevin Hudson, 64, of New York, guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony. Sr. Assistant District Attorney Tim Marlow prosecuted the case. Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Agent Devin Evans led the investigation with substantial assistance from Manchester Police Department and the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office.The evidence revealed that in July of 2022, Stephanie Johnson ended her relationship with Hudson. On September 8, 2022, Hudson...
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CARROLL COUNTY JURY CONVICTS HECTOR RODRIGUEZ AND JESUS RODRIGUEZ OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES
On March 7, 2024, a Carroll County jury delivered a verdict in the case of brothers Hector Rodriguez and Jesus Rodriguez Vicerra from Chicago, Illinois. The jury found them guilty of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Battery. Hector Rodriguez faced additional charges of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Driving Under the Influence.Superior Court Judge Dustin Hightower oversaw the trial and handed down sentences to the defendants. Hector Rodriguez received a 20-year prison term followed by 11 years of probation, while Jesus Rodriguez...
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LANORRIS DODSON SENTENCED TO LIFE WITH A MINIMUM 25 YEARS IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF A TEENAGE FEMALE
On February 26, 2024, Lanorris Dodson, 38, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years before parole eligibility for sexually abusing a 15-year-old female. The sentencing was finalized by Superior Court Judge John Simpson who accepted the plea agreement presented by the State.Assistant District Attorney Jared Parrish and DA Investigator Sonia Green were instrumental in prosecuting the case, while Newnan Police Department Detective Joseph Castro led the investigation that uncovered the disturbing details of the case.The investigation revealed that...
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CARROLL COUNTY JURY FINDS DEFENDANT KENNETH PHILLIPS GUILTY IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE
On January 25, 2024, a Carroll County jury convicted Kenneth Lee Phillips, 43, of Carrollton, of Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault – Family Violence, and Battery – Family Violence for strangling and beating a woman who was then his girlfriend. Superior Court Judge Dennis Blackmon sentenced Phillips to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. The Defendant was sentenced without parole because of his substantial criminal history, which includes over 30 arrests since 1998 and 5 prior felony convictions.The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys...