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West Australian
21 hours ago
- West Australian
Rodney McWeay: Father held children in ‘house of horrors' convicted of child abuse, murder
WARNING: DISTURBING DETAILS A Georgia man has been found guilty of starving his four-year-old daughter to death in what prosecutors described as a 'house of horrors'. Rodney McWeay, 32, was convicted on June 19 of murdering his daughter, Treasure McWeay, just days before Christmas in 2023 in a case of sickening child abuse and neglect. A jury found him guilty of 14 felony charges, including malice murder, felony murder, child cruelty, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and contributing to the dependency of a minor. The case revealed a grim timeline of abuse. McWeay's three children had previously been removed from his custody in June 2023 due to unsafe living conditions, including mould and unsanitary environments, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Prosecutors said he later abducted the children from their mother and confined them in his apartment in Atlanta, described in court as a 'house of horrors.' Investigators testified that the children were kept locked in separate rooms with no food or water. Surveillance cameras monitored their movements, and they were not allowed to leave their rooms, even to use the bathroom, per CBS affiliate WRDW . Neighbours had raised concerns. Quasheea Cokley, who lived nearby, reported hearing frequent screams and crying from the apartment and contacted Georgia's Division of Family & Children Services. Despite multiple attempts, state and law enforcement agencies were unable to make contact before Treasure's death. Police discovered the young girl unresponsive in McWeay's apartment in the days leading up to Christmas. She and her two brothers were transported to the hospital, where Treasure was later pronounced dead. A medical examiner determined she died of cardiac arrest caused by prolonged malnutrition. At just 24 pounds, her weight was well below the healthy range for a child her age. During the trial, McWeay's defence acknowledged he had made 'some wrong decisions' regarding the children's mother but claimed he never intended harm. McWeay had previously rejected a plea deal of 75 years. He now faces the possibility of multiple life sentences when sentenced in the next 30 days. Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to
Perth Now
21 hours ago
- Perth Now
Four-year-old dies of starvation in ‘house of horrors'
WARNING: DISTURBING DETAILS A Georgia man has been found guilty of starving his four-year-old daughter to death in what prosecutors described as a 'house of horrors'. Rodney McWeay, 32, was convicted on June 19 of murdering his daughter, Treasure McWeay, just days before Christmas in 2023 in a case of sickening child abuse and neglect. A jury found him guilty of 14 felony charges, including malice murder, felony murder, child cruelty, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and contributing to the dependency of a minor. The case revealed a grim timeline of abuse. McWeay's three children had previously been removed from his custody in June 2023 due to unsafe living conditions, including mould and unsanitary environments, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Prosecutors said he later abducted the children from their mother and confined them in his apartment in Atlanta, described in court as a 'house of horrors.' Investigators testified that the children were kept locked in separate rooms with no food or water. Surveillance cameras monitored their movements, and they were not allowed to leave their rooms, even to use the bathroom, per CBS affiliate WRDW. Neighbours had raised concerns. Quasheea Cokley, who lived nearby, reported hearing frequent screams and crying from the apartment and contacted Georgia's Division of Family & Children Services. Despite multiple attempts, state and law enforcement agencies were unable to make contact before Treasure's death. Police discovered the young girl unresponsive in McWeay's apartment in the days leading up to Christmas. She and her two brothers were transported to the hospital, where Treasure was later pronounced dead. A medical examiner determined she died of cardiac arrest caused by prolonged malnutrition. At just 24 pounds, her weight was well below the healthy range for a child her age. During the trial, McWeay's defence acknowledged he had made 'some wrong decisions' regarding the children's mother but claimed he never intended harm. McWeay had previously rejected a plea deal of 75 years. He now faces the possibility of multiple life sentences when sentenced in the next 30 days. Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Teen Student Claims She Was Forced to Withdraw Weeks Before Graduation After Bringing Transgender Date to Prom: Reports
A high school senior claims she was forced to withdraw from her private Georgia school after school officials learned she brought a transgender date to prom Emily Wright's mom said she signed a form permitting the guest to be brought to the off-campus event, but said the only guideline listed was about age In a letter to the school, Emily's parents told school officials this was not "a good example" of Christian valuesA Georgia high school student claims she was forced to change schools less than two weeks before graduation after school officials learned she brought a transgender date to prom. Emily Wright says she was called to the principal's office at North Cobb Christian School, a private institution, 10 days after she attended the off-campus prom, according to FOX affiliate WAGA-TV. School officials had learned that Emily had brought a transgender boy to the off-campus event as her date, CBS affiliates WRDW and WANF reported. Emily told WAGA-TV that she was questioned about her prom date during the meeting. Her mom, Tricia Wright, claimed the school's principal later informed her that they planned to expel her daughter. Tricia claimed she signed a form permitting her daughter to bring a guest, but said the only guideline listed on the form referred to the guest's age. North Cobb Christian School has not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment. "I cried very hard,' Emily recalled. 'I was just thinking that my entire future was in jeopardy.' Emily says she was later forced to withdraw from the school, according to WRDW and WANF. Tricia said the school's prom guidelines did not specifically state that LGBTQ+ individuals were barred from attending school events. In a letter to the school, Emily's parents said the alleged 'discriminatory decision' was 'not reflective of the Christian values you claim to uphold.' They added, 'The school chose to kick out a senior student just four weeks before graduation simply because Emily was being inclusive and kind.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Emily has since enrolled in a public school. Her mom told WAGA-TV this was a bad example of how to be Christian. "That's not, in my opinion, a good example — to not be kind, not be loving, not be accepting, to be exclusive instead of inclusive," Tricia said. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Teen Student Claims She Was Forced to Withdraw Weeks Before Graduation After Bringing Transgender Date to Prom: Reports
A high school senior claims she was forced to withdraw from her private Georgia school after school officials learned she brought a transgender date to prom Emily Wright's mom said she signed a form permitting the guest to be brought to the off-campus event, but said the only guideline listed was about age In a letter to the school, Emily's parents told school officials this was not "a good example" of Christian valuesA Georgia high school student claims she was forced to change schools less than two weeks before graduation after school officials learned she brought a transgender date to prom. Emily Wright says she was called to the principal's office at North Cobb Christian School, a private institution, 10 days after she attended the off-campus prom, according to FOX affiliate WAGA-TV. School officials had learned that Emily had brought a transgender boy to the off-campus event as her date, CBS affiliates WRDW and WANF reported. Emily told WAGA-TV that she was questioned about her prom date during the meeting. Her mom, Tricia Wright, claimed the school's principal later informed her that they planned to expel her daughter. Tricia claimed she signed a form permitting her daughter to bring a guest, but said the only guideline listed on the form referred to the guest's age. North Cobb Christian School has not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment. "I cried very hard,' Emily recalled. 'I was just thinking that my entire future was in jeopardy.' Emily says she was later forced to withdraw from the school, according to WRDW and WANF. Tricia said the school's prom guidelines did not specifically state that LGBTQ+ individuals were barred from attending school events. In a letter to the school, Emily's parents said the alleged 'discriminatory decision' was 'not reflective of the Christian values you claim to uphold.' They added, 'The school chose to kick out a senior student just four weeks before graduation simply because Emily was being inclusive and kind.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Emily has since enrolled in a public school. Her mom told WAGA-TV this was a bad example of how to be Christian. "That's not, in my opinion, a good example — to not be kind, not be loving, not be accepting, to be exclusive instead of inclusive," Tricia said. Read the original article on People
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Georgia sheriff's deputy killed, another injured during traffic stop shooting
Two Georgia deputies were shot during a traffic stop Saturday evening and one of them is dead, law enforcement officials said. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the deputy's death around 6:30 p.m. and said the other deputy was taken to a hospital, WRDW-TV reported. The suspect was identified as James Blake Montgomery, who was believed to have been in a camper near Mile Marker 194 off Belair Road, Columbia County deputies told WRDW. Helicopters and drones were in the air as part of the effort to capture Montgomery, the deputies said. Communication over police radio told officers to take a photo of the suspect 'in the trailer.' The focus was the Arrowood Mobile Home Community off Wrightsboro Road, WRDW reported. Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement on X about the shooting. 'Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the loved ones and colleagues of the Columbia County sheriffs deputy that has fallen in the line of duty, as well as his fellow law enforcement officer injured tonight while protecting his fellow Georgians,' Kemp said. 'As they remain in our hearts and prayers, we're also painfully reminded of why those who wear a badge have more than earned our enduring respect and appreciation.'
