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Miami Herald
29-04-2025
- Miami Herald
Man jumps from car as he argues with wife, causing deadly crash, GA officials say
A man jumped out of a car on an interstate during an argument with his wife, then two people died in a crash while vehicles swerved to avoid hitting him, according to prosecutors in Georgia. Kristopher Graf, 45, was convicted of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and six counts of reckless conduct on April 24, and a judge sentenced him to 20 years in prison, according to the Douglas County District Attorney's Office and court records. McClatchy News reached out to Graf's attorney for comment April 29 but did not immediately receive a response. Graf and his wife had been drinking during a night out in Atlanta on Jan. 14. 2022, and they were on their way home when they got into an argument in the car, prosecutors said in a news release. Graf's wife was driving under the influence and was going about 80 mph on Interstate 20 when Graf 'flung' himself from the car and landed on the interstate, according to investigators. A semitruck swerved to avoid him, then a van carrying five people tried to avoid hitting him as well and ended up crashing into the semi, throwing two passengers onto the interstate, authorities said. One passenger in the van died at the scene, as did one of the two people ejected from the vehicle, prosecutors said. The driver of the van had a leg amputated, and the second person ejected from the van 'miraculously' wasn't hurt, authorities said. Another passenger in the van was seriously injured, as was Graf, but they survived, officials said. Graf's wife, Stacy Edwards, had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, and she pleaded guilty to a DUI charge and was sentenced to probation, prosecutors said. 'The absurd recklessness demonstrated by these defendants resulted in a chain reaction that took and altered numerous lives that day,' District Attorney Dalia Racine said. Douglas County is part of the Atlanta metro area.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man sentenced for human trafficking, battery, false imprisonment in Douglas County
The Douglas County District Attorney's Office announced a 33-year-old man pled guilty to a variety of charges involving a human trafficking case. Elmer Page, 33, was accused of shooting a woman at a Douglasville hotel. Police went to the hotel in October 2023 after getting reports of someone shot, the DA's office said. When they arrived, police found a woman with a gunshot wound in her neck. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The DA's office said Page told officers she'd accidentally shot herself while trying to take a gun from her jacket and she was taken to Grady Hospital. Later, the District Attorney's Office said the woman told police that she'd been shot by Page because they had been arguing and she said she wanted to leave him. TRENDING STORIES: Cause of death revealed for 3-month-old boy found dead in College Park motel Bartow County woman accused of keeping $500K in jewelry she was supposed to sell at auctions ISIS member accused of 'inciting' New Orleans terror attack arrested in Iraq The DA's office said Page had been exploiting her by forcing her into prostitution for about a month and said she would have to pay him more than $1,000 if she wanted to leave. The woman said Page had also threatened her family in order to make her take appointments through an app called 'MegaPersonals.' Page went to trial on April 21 and after a day and a half of testimony, the DA's office said he chose to plead guilty to all charges, which were: Trafficking someone for sexual servitude Aggravated assault Aggravated battery False Imprisonment Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony Theft by taking The DA's office said human trafficking has no place in the Douglas County community. 'We commend the bravery of the survivor who came forward and told the jury about how the defendant nearly killed her after trying to escape his exploitation,' District Attorney Dalia Racine said. 'Her courage is what made this outcome possible. We are also grateful for the hard work and dedication of our trial team and law enforcement partners for providing a thorough investigation and presentation of the evidence.' After Page pled guilty, Judge Deah Warren sentenced gave him a 30 year sentence, with 25 to serve due to his status as a recidivist, or someone who is a repeat offender. Additionally, Page will be banned from Douglas County and won't be allowed to contact the victim or her family. He'll also have to register as a sex offender. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman falsely claiming to be inmate arrested by GBI for threatening GA judge
A woman has been arrested after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says she made death threats against a Douglas County judge. In June of 2024, the Douglas County District Attorney's Office requested the GBI Office of Special Investigation to investigate death threats made against a Douglas County Superior Court Judge. Investigators originally believed the threats came from a Georgia inmate. After further investigation, agents determined that the threats came from Shontelle Mann, 38, of Stockbridge, Georgia, who was not an inmate. In her threatening messages to the judge, she claimed she was an inmate. Mann was booked into the Douglas County Jail. She was charged with identity fraud, intimidation or injury of any officer in or of any court, computer forgery, and forgery. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the GBI Office of Special Investigations at 404-239-2106. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online at [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Rapper Young Scooter dies after running from Atlanta police, reports say North Georgia man accused of stealing $14 million from his job Metro Atlanta shattered the 35-year record for the highest amount of pollen today [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Driver arrested for DUI following crash near Lawrence airport
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 36-year-old Lawrence man is under investigation for driving under the influence following a head-on crash late Thursday night in Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports the crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 40 Highway, near the Lawrence Regional Airport. Liberty man charged after reportedly killing girlfriend's ex-boyfriend According to the sheriff's office, everyone involved appeared to have minor injuries. As deputies investigated the crash, they suspected one driver of impairment and placed him in custody on a suspicion of DUI. He is not being named at this time until formal charges have been filed with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect pleads guilty to 2022 fatal stabbing of romantic partner in Douglas County
A Douglas County man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges on Tuesday in the death of a woman he was romantically involved with. Officials with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office announced 35-year-old Jamie Morel pleaded guilty to the charges of voluntary manslaughter, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug related objects. On Nov. 16, 2022, law enforcement officials responded to a home after receiving multiple 911 calls for a welfare check on the victim, Timisha Turner. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Calls were made after Morel and Turner were involved in a physical altercation. First responders arrived on-scene and found Turner lying unconscious inside of the home and immediately began to render aid. According to officials, Morel told paramedics Turner had a history of having seizures and that she had been involved in a fight with another woman earlier that evening, during which she fell and hit her head, leading to her seizure and subsequent loss of consciousness. However, when Turner was taken to the hospital, she was found with a stab wound to the left side of her chest. She died at the hospital. As the investigation into Turner's death progressed, law enforcement discovered that a group of friends had been at the residence with Morel and the victim that evening. The friends told police Turner and Morel were involved in a fight. When it appeared the fight was escalating, the friends left the home. Later, one of those friends called 911 for a welfare check on Turner. Another witness, police said told them Morel approached Turner with a knife. Law enforcement arrived on scene and saw Morel with scratched on his body. He gave police multiple versions of what occurred, but eventually told police what occurred between he and Turner. He told the police that he pushed Turner while she was holding tweezers in her hand and that she fell into a wall plunging the tweezers into her chest. After the medical examiner performed an autopsy on Turner, they ruled her death was consistent with being stabbed with a knife. Superior Court Judge Deah Warren subsequently sentenced Morel to 24 years in prison. 'This tragic incident underscores the deadly consequences of domestic violence. Often times victims feel like they can't leave the situation or that it will change, but staying can cost them their lives,' Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said. 'No one should live in fear of violence in their own home, and we are committed to seeking justice for these victims and ensuring that those who engage in such violent acts are held accountable.' TRENDING STORIES: STORY 1 STORY 2 STORY 3 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
