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Clayton County Mother Grieves Daughter’s Tragic Death on Eve of Birthday Celebration; Suspect in Custody

Clayton County, GA — The community of Clayton County is reeling after a tragic incident last weekend that left a local business owner dead and her family clamoring for justice. Estella Kelly, mother of the deceased, describes feeling shattered as she grappled with the news of her daughter’s untimely demise, delivered by detectives who arrived at her doorstep shortly after midnight. The victim, identified as Malika Mosquera, was shot around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, hours before …

Tragic Night Near Clayton State: Two Teenagers Fatally Shot, Suspect at Large

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Tragedy struck close to Clayton State University early Thursday when two teenagers, aged 17 and 19, were shot dead on a nearby road, according to local police. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on Trammel Road, just by the east entrance of the university campus. The victims, neither of whom were students at the university, were part of a group of four individuals walking in the area early in the morning. …

Rising Death Toll and Ongoing Controversies Plague Georgia’s Clayton County Jail

Jonesboro, GA — The Clayton County Jail in Georgia has seen a troubling increase in detainee deaths in 2024, with eight fatalities recorded compared to four in the previous year, signaling ongoing issues at the facility. Fresh scrutiny falls on the Atlanta-area jail which has been steeped in controversy for years. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia previously urged the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate following reports of egregious conduct under former Sheriff Victor Hill. …

Murder-Suicide Tragedy Unfolds in Clayton, New Jersey as Man and Woman Found Dead

CLAYTON, New Jersey – A tragic incident unfolded in Gloucester County as authorities reveal a disturbing case of a murder-suicide. The scene, located at an apartment complex on the 300 block of North Broad Street in Clayton, New Jersey, was closely observed by Chopper 6 on Tuesday night. As details emerged, it was reported that a woman lost her life in a fatal shooting, allegedly carried out by a man known to her. Tragically, the …

Arrest Made in Murder of Clayton County Teen: Final Suspect in Custody

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities in Clayton County, Georgia, recently announced the arrest of the third and final suspect in connection with the tragic murder of a 16-year-old at Lovejoy Park on McDonough Road. The victim, Jamarious Deante Smith, sustained fatal gunshot wounds to his neck, head, and arm in the incident. Upon investigation, it was revealed that Smith had been in the company of some friends shortly before the shooting took place. His mother, …