Dekalb County District Attorney's Office
Recent News About Dekalb County District Attorney's Office
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Lithonia man sentenced for murder after dumping body roadside
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Lithonia man accused of murdering a Gwinnett County woman, concealing her body in a container, and leaving her on the side of the road.
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District Attorney Sherry Boston warns DeKalb County residents about new warrant scam
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has issued a warning to the community regarding a new scam targeting residents. Several individuals have reported receiving suspicious phone calls from someone claiming to be an investigator at the District Attorney’s Office.
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Three former daycare workers plead guilty in Appletree Learning Center abuse case
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the convictions of three defendants who pleaded guilty in connection with alleged abuse at a Stone Mountain daycare center.
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Lilburn man convicted for murder after disagreement over insurance fraud profits
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Lilburn man accused of shooting and killing a man who had helped him commit insurance fraud.
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Decatur man sentenced for fatal shooting into minivan
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Decatur man accused of firing into a minivan full of people, killing a man and permanently injuring a baby.
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Riverdale man convicted in fatal shooting at birthday party
On August 2, 2024, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of a Riverdale man for the murder of Joshua Quaintance following a confrontation at a birthday party.
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North Carolina man sentenced to life for roommate's murder
A Greensboro, North Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for the murder of his roommate and co-worker. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the jury's decision on Thursday, July 18.
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Atlanta man sentenced for rooming house murder
An Atlanta man convicted of shooting and killing a man outside a rooming house has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Two men sentenced for murder of Lithonia convenience store owner
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the convictions of two men in the murder of a convenience store owner in Lithonia. On July 1, 2024, jurors found Ronnie Miller, 46, and Ricky Character, 24, guilty on charges including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony related to the death of Tesfaye Birru, 57. Additionally, Miller was convicted on separate counts of Felony Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
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Decatur man sentenced to life for murder over gun dispute
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a man accused of shooting his roommate in a dispute over the same gun that killed the victim.
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Decatur mother sentenced for felony murder after son's death
A Decatur woman convicted of child abuse that led to the death of her young son has been sentenced to spend decades in prison.
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Mother-daughter duo convicted for neglecting disabled adults
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced convictions by jury trial in the cases against a DeKalb County mother and daughter accused of neglecting and exploiting disabled people for their own gain.
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Forest Park man convicted for murder during fast food robbery in 2010
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a jury trial conviction in the case against a Forest Park man accused of murdering an employee at a fast food restaurant in 2010.
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Stone Mountain man convicted for murder after dispute over fan
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Stone Mountain man accused of murdering his younger brother during a fight over a fan.
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Atlanta man convicted of murder after dispute at rooming house
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against an Atlanta man accused of shooting and killing another man outside a rooming house.
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Two men sentenced to life plus 25 years for fatal Stonecrest shootout
Two men have been convicted and sentenced for their involvement in a shootout in a parking lot that led to a man’s death.
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Lithonia man sentenced to life without parole for gas station murder
A Lithonia man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole following his conviction for the murder of a man at a Stone Mountain gas station.
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Kirkwood man sentenced to life plus 20 years for sexual assault of neighbor
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against Eric Haygood, a 61-year-old Kirkwood man accused of sexually assaulting a neighbor in her own home.
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Lithonia man convicted in Stone Mountain gas station murder
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against Nathan Weeks, a Lithonia man accused of shooting and killing Isaac Godbolt at a Stone Mountain gas station.
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California man sentenced to life for murder outside Stone Mountain hair salon
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced a conviction by guilty plea in the case against Tychicus Cameron Wilson, a 35-year-old man from California. Wilson was accused of shooting and killing Anthony Jordan Jr., 29, outside a hair salon on June 12, 2018.