Hinesville mother pleads guilty to felony murder in death of disabled 6-year-old daughter; experts say system failed the child
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A Hinesville mother is now serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murder of her 6-year-old daughter — a case that child welfare experts say exposes deep, systemic failures in Georgia’s child protection system.Shelly Lynn Perry pleaded guilty to nine charges on
Bluffton man pushes for bill that would allow red light cameras, automated tickets at dangerous SC intersections
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Lawmakers in Columbia are considering legislation that would allow counties and municipalities across South Carolina to install red light cameras at dangerous intersections — and issue automated citations, which are currently illegal in the state.The bill gained traction afte
2 Savannah teens plead not guilty in fatal Sept. shooting of 14-year-old
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Now 19-year-old Marcus Thomas Jr. and 18-year-old Caesar Thompkins Jr. appeared in court today on charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and criminal attempt to commit armed robbery. They were both indicted back in February for the death of 14-year-old Ma
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