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Another run thru oldies - nothing new that pops up for me....
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GA - 4-year old Treasure McWeay starved to death by father - January 11, 2024
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Bodycams show Atlanta police doing bare minimum to find 3 kids in peril
Disciplinary records and bodycam videos show Atlanta police doing the bare minimum to locate a 4-year-old and her brothers, despite several requests for welfare checks after their father allegedly kidnapped them from their mother in Maryland.
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Good article - but doesn't say when McWeay next hearing is. It does say trial in June - but no date {of course].
\edited to add - it does link to another old article 1/24/24 - when his last hearing was.Bodycams show Atlanta police doing bare minimum to find 3 kids in peril
Disciplinary records and bodycam videos show Atlanta police doing the bare minimum to locate a 4-year-old and her brothers, despite several requests for welfare checks after their father allegedly kidnapped them from their mother in Maryland.www.fox5atlanta.com
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The trial started this week.
www.11alive.com
Trial begins for Atlanta father accused of starving 4-year-old to death in 'house of horrors'
Rodney McWeay is charged with murder, cruelty to children, false imprisonment and kidnapping.
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Here's an article instead of a video.... 
www.fox5atlanta.com
June 10, 2025
ATLANTA - A man accused of kidnapping his children and starving his 4-year-old daughter to death appeared in court Monday [6/10/25] as jury selection began in his murder trial.
The backstory:
Rodney McWeay, 32, is facing four life sentences plus 112 years if convicted on a long list of charges, including murder, kidnapping, and child cruelty. Prosecutors say he declined a plea offer of 75 years in prison and instead opted to face a jury.
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What's next:
McWeay’s trial is expected to last two weeks.
Rodney McWeay faces trial: Father accused of kidnapping and starving daughter to death
Rodney McWeay faces severe charges, including murder and child cruelty, with potential sentences of four life terms plus 112 years.
June 10, 2025
ATLANTA - A man accused of kidnapping his children and starving his 4-year-old daughter to death appeared in court Monday [6/10/25] as jury selection began in his murder trial.
The backstory:
Rodney McWeay, 32, is facing four life sentences plus 112 years if convicted on a long list of charges, including murder, kidnapping, and child cruelty. Prosecutors say he declined a plea offer of 75 years in prison and instead opted to face a jury.
[.....]
What's next:
McWeay’s trial is expected to last two weeks.
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and another article on what happened Tuesday.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
June 11, 2025
Rodney McWeay was arrested two weeks later and charged with murder, first-degree child cruelty, second-degree child cruelty, kidnapping and false imprisonment, according to police.
Jury selection wrapped up late Monday night. On Tuesday, the jury members were sworn in before opening statements unfolded.
Atlanta father accused of murdering 4-year-old daughter on trial
The trial of a father indicted in connection with the death of his 4-year-old daughter in southwest Atlanta began Tuesday.
June 11, 2025
Rodney McWeay was arrested two weeks later and charged with murder, first-degree child cruelty, second-degree child cruelty, kidnapping and false imprisonment, according to police.
Jury selection wrapped up late Monday night. On Tuesday, the jury members were sworn in before opening statements unfolded.
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Wednesday, June 11th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 9:30am ET) - GA -Treasure McWeay (4) starved to death by father, Dec. 11, 2023 & abuse of brothers (3 & 5), Atlanta - Rodney A. McWeay (31) indicted (12/22/23) & charged (12/11/23) with 2 counts of murder (12/11/23 & 1/11/24), 3 counts of kidnapping (7/6/23), 4 counts of 1st degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23), 3 counts of 2nd degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23) & 3 counts of false imprisonment (victim is less than 14 yrs. old (12/11/23). Held without bond (1/23/24); Bond denied (1/24/24). Fulton County
*Charged (6/17/24) with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Bond: Assault $20K, weapon $10K & riot $5K all Surety Bond. Fulton County
Jury Selection on 6/10/25. Jury selected & sworn in on 6/10/25.
Trial set to begin on 6/11/25.
Judge Kevin Farmer presiding. Fulton County Dep. DA Lauren McAuley. Public defender Smantha Beck.
Case & Court info from 12/11/23 thru 1/12/24 reference post #9 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ed-to-death-by-father-january-11-2024.700856/
1/22/24 Update: Order approving request to use a recording device pursuant to Rule 22 on recording of judicial proceedings. Next Bond hearing on 1/23/24 @ 9:30am presiding judge Kevin M. Farmer. 1/23/24 Update: Bond hearing held. Judge Kevin M. Farmer presiding.
1/23/24 Update: McWeay will remain in jail before trial. McWeay asked to be released on bond Tuesday, but a Fulton County Superior Court judge wasted no time turning him down. The hearing was over within 11 minutes. "I think he's a danger to reoffend and a danger to the community, based on his criminal history," Judge Kevin Farmer said. "And also a threat to intimidate witnesses." McWeay’s refusal to cooperate with authorities was used as an argument to keep him incarcerated Tuesday. At one point, Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Lauren McAuley listed all the times McWeay dodged DFCS workers, including after the alleged kidnapping on July 6, 2023.
1/24/24 update: Pre-indictment Order for bond. Pre-indictment petition/motion for bond. To set reasonable bond. Both filed by defense.
1/24/24 Update: In a grim tale of neglect and failure that has rocked Atlanta, Rodney McWeay, a father accused of letting his 4-year-old daughter starve to death, has been denied bond. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer cited McWeay's potential "danger to reoffend" & threat to witnesses as reasons for the denial.
6/17/24 Update: Charged by Fulton County Sheriff's Dept. with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Case #s EW-0442451, 52, & 53.
8/13/24 Update on above charge: McWeay suffered stab wounds inside the Fulton County jail, after allegedly trying to rob another inmate who fought back, according to sheriff’s office records. The incident happened at the Rice Street facility, in cell 108, on May 17, 2024. A deputy reported being flagged down by several inmates, then finding McWeay bleeding heavily, with a deep gash running from his cheek to his neck, a severe shoulder wound & two puncture wounds to his back. McWeay was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. He now faces additional charges of aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon & rioting in a penal institution. While the new criminal charges from the attempted jail robbery don't impact McWeay's murder case directly, attorney Schiffer said they could be used as leverage in a plea deal.
6/10/25 Update: Trial set to begin on 6/10/25 with jury selection.
6/10/25 Monday, Jury Selection Day 1: Jury has been selected & sworn in. Trial begins on Wednesday, 6/11/25.
*Trial set to begin (@ 9:30am ET) - GA -Treasure McWeay (4) starved to death by father, Dec. 11, 2023 & abuse of brothers (3 & 5), Atlanta - Rodney A. McWeay (31) indicted (12/22/23) & charged (12/11/23) with 2 counts of murder (12/11/23 & 1/11/24), 3 counts of kidnapping (7/6/23), 4 counts of 1st degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23), 3 counts of 2nd degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23) & 3 counts of false imprisonment (victim is less than 14 yrs. old (12/11/23). Held without bond (1/23/24); Bond denied (1/24/24). Fulton County
*Charged (6/17/24) with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Bond: Assault $20K, weapon $10K & riot $5K all Surety Bond. Fulton County
Jury Selection on 6/10/25. Jury selected & sworn in on 6/10/25.
Trial set to begin on 6/11/25.
Judge Kevin Farmer presiding. Fulton County Dep. DA Lauren McAuley. Public defender Smantha Beck.
Case & Court info from 12/11/23 thru 1/12/24 reference post #9 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ed-to-death-by-father-january-11-2024.700856/
1/22/24 Update: Order approving request to use a recording device pursuant to Rule 22 on recording of judicial proceedings. Next Bond hearing on 1/23/24 @ 9:30am presiding judge Kevin M. Farmer. 1/23/24 Update: Bond hearing held. Judge Kevin M. Farmer presiding.
1/23/24 Update: McWeay will remain in jail before trial. McWeay asked to be released on bond Tuesday, but a Fulton County Superior Court judge wasted no time turning him down. The hearing was over within 11 minutes. "I think he's a danger to reoffend and a danger to the community, based on his criminal history," Judge Kevin Farmer said. "And also a threat to intimidate witnesses." McWeay’s refusal to cooperate with authorities was used as an argument to keep him incarcerated Tuesday. At one point, Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Lauren McAuley listed all the times McWeay dodged DFCS workers, including after the alleged kidnapping on July 6, 2023.
1/24/24 update: Pre-indictment Order for bond. Pre-indictment petition/motion for bond. To set reasonable bond. Both filed by defense.
1/24/24 Update: In a grim tale of neglect and failure that has rocked Atlanta, Rodney McWeay, a father accused of letting his 4-year-old daughter starve to death, has been denied bond. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer cited McWeay's potential "danger to reoffend" & threat to witnesses as reasons for the denial.
6/17/24 Update: Charged by Fulton County Sheriff's Dept. with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Case #s EW-0442451, 52, & 53.
8/13/24 Update on above charge: McWeay suffered stab wounds inside the Fulton County jail, after allegedly trying to rob another inmate who fought back, according to sheriff’s office records. The incident happened at the Rice Street facility, in cell 108, on May 17, 2024. A deputy reported being flagged down by several inmates, then finding McWeay bleeding heavily, with a deep gash running from his cheek to his neck, a severe shoulder wound & two puncture wounds to his back. McWeay was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. He now faces additional charges of aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon & rioting in a penal institution. While the new criminal charges from the attempted jail robbery don't impact McWeay's murder case directly, attorney Schiffer said they could be used as leverage in a plea deal.
6/10/25 Update: Trial set to begin on 6/10/25 with jury selection.
6/10/25 Monday, Jury Selection Day 1: Jury has been selected & sworn in. Trial begins on Wednesday, 6/11/25.
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Trial continues for father accused of starving 4-year-old daughter to death in Atlanta
Rodney McWeay faces a judge after prosecutors say he starved his 4-year-old daughters to death
June 11, 2025
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Thursday, June 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9:30am ET) - GA -Treasure McWeay (4) starved to death by father, Dec. 11, 2023 & abuse of brothers (3 & 5), Atlanta - Rodney A. McWeay (31) indicted (12/22/23) & charged (12/11/23) with 2 counts of murder (12/11/23 & 1/11/24), 3 counts of kidnapping (7/6/23), 4 counts of 1st degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23), 3 counts of 2nd degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23) & 3 counts of false imprisonment (victim is less than 14 yrs. old (12/11/23). Held without bond (1/23/24); Bond denied (1/24/24). Fulton County
*Charged (6/17/24) with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Bond: Assault $20K, weapon $10K & riot $5K all Surety Bond. Fulton County
Jury Selection on 6/10/25. Jury selected & sworn in on 6/10/25.
Trial began on 6/11/25.
Judge Kevin Farmer presiding. Fulton County Dep. DA Lauren McAuley. Public defender Smantha Beck.
Case & Court info from 12/11/23 thru 8/13/24 & Jury Selection (6/10/25) reference post #47 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...death-by-father-january-11-2024.700856/page-3
6/11/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 1: Opening statements by Prosecutors & defense.
State witnesses: Two of McWeay’s children. Passion Mitchell, mother. Trial continues on Thursday, 6/12/25.
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9:30am ET) - GA -Treasure McWeay (4) starved to death by father, Dec. 11, 2023 & abuse of brothers (3 & 5), Atlanta - Rodney A. McWeay (31) indicted (12/22/23) & charged (12/11/23) with 2 counts of murder (12/11/23 & 1/11/24), 3 counts of kidnapping (7/6/23), 4 counts of 1st degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23), 3 counts of 2nd degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23) & 3 counts of false imprisonment (victim is less than 14 yrs. old (12/11/23). Held without bond (1/23/24); Bond denied (1/24/24). Fulton County
*Charged (6/17/24) with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Bond: Assault $20K, weapon $10K & riot $5K all Surety Bond. Fulton County
Jury Selection on 6/10/25. Jury selected & sworn in on 6/10/25.
Trial began on 6/11/25.
Judge Kevin Farmer presiding. Fulton County Dep. DA Lauren McAuley. Public defender Smantha Beck.
Case & Court info from 12/11/23 thru 8/13/24 & Jury Selection (6/10/25) reference post #47 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...death-by-father-january-11-2024.700856/page-3
6/11/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 1: Opening statements by Prosecutors & defense.
State witnesses: Two of McWeay’s children. Passion Mitchell, mother. Trial continues on Thursday, 6/12/25.
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I was able to watch an officer (who was in training at the time) who visited the home during one of the well checks Testify. But then they went to lunch break and I couldn't watch anymore. By the time I got back the livestream had the color bars.It doesn't play for me... just see nice colors! LOL!
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found an article
www.fox5atlanta.com
June 12, 2025
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Testimony resumed on Thursday in the murder trial of Rodney McWeay, the Atlanta man accused of starving his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure, to death in December 2023.
What they're saying:
Among those who took the stand was McWeay’s aunt, Dawn Kamara, a prosecution witness who told jurors her nephew struggled with parenting and job stability after moving to Atlanta.
[.....]
Prosecutors allege McWeay killed his daughter in a home filled with abuse and neglect. Atlanta Police Officer Michael Gaither testified about a call he responded to at the family’s home, where children had reportedly been left alone. When he arrived, he found the children’s mother locked outside trying to get in.
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James Williams, a Fulton County DFCS case manager, testified about failed efforts to intervene after concerns surfaced about alleged abuse — including beatings of the children’s mother.
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McWeay remains jailed without bond. Prosecutors say he faces up to four life sentences plus 112 years if convicted.
Rodney McWeay murder trial: DFCS testifies about 4-year-old Treasure's living conditions
Rodney McWeay is accused of starving his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure, to death, facing 15 felony charges including malice murder.
June 12, 2025
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Testimony resumed on Thursday in the murder trial of Rodney McWeay, the Atlanta man accused of starving his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure, to death in December 2023.
What they're saying:
Among those who took the stand was McWeay’s aunt, Dawn Kamara, a prosecution witness who told jurors her nephew struggled with parenting and job stability after moving to Atlanta.
[.....]
Prosecutors allege McWeay killed his daughter in a home filled with abuse and neglect. Atlanta Police Officer Michael Gaither testified about a call he responded to at the family’s home, where children had reportedly been left alone. When he arrived, he found the children’s mother locked outside trying to get in.
[.....]
James Williams, a Fulton County DFCS case manager, testified about failed efforts to intervene after concerns surfaced about alleged abuse — including beatings of the children’s mother.
[.....]
McWeay remains jailed without bond. Prosecutors say he faces up to four life sentences plus 112 years if convicted.
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Friday, June 13th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9:30am ET) - GA -Treasure McWeay (4) starved to death by father, Dec. 11, 2023 & abuse of brothers (3 & 5), Atlanta - Rodney A. McWeay (31) indicted (12/22/23) & charged (12/11/23) with 2 counts of murder (12/11/23 & 1/11/24), 3 counts of kidnapping (7/6/23), 4 counts of 1st degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23), 3 counts of 2nd degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23) & 3 counts of false imprisonment (victim is less than 14 yrs. old (12/11/23). Held without bond (1/23/24); Bond denied (1/24/24). Fulton County
Charged (6/17/24) with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Bond: Assault $20K, weapon $10K & riot $5K all Surety Bond. Fulton County
Jury Selection on 6/10/25. Jury selected @ sworn in on 6/10/25.
Trial began on 6/11/25.
Judge Kevin Farmer presiding. Fulton County Dep. DA Lauren McAuley. Public defender Smantha Beck.
Case & Court info from 12/11/23 thru 8/13/24 & Jury Selection (6/10/25) & Trial Day 1 (6/11/25) reference post #50 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...death-by-father-january-11-2024.700856/page-3
6/12/25 Thursday, Trial Day 2: State witnesses: Dawn Kamara, McWeay's aunt. Atlanta Police Officer Michael Gaither. James Williams, a Fulton County DFCS case manager. Trial continues on Friday, 6/13/25.
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9:30am ET) - GA -Treasure McWeay (4) starved to death by father, Dec. 11, 2023 & abuse of brothers (3 & 5), Atlanta - Rodney A. McWeay (31) indicted (12/22/23) & charged (12/11/23) with 2 counts of murder (12/11/23 & 1/11/24), 3 counts of kidnapping (7/6/23), 4 counts of 1st degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23), 3 counts of 2nd degree cruelty to children (5/19/21 & 12/11/23) & 3 counts of false imprisonment (victim is less than 14 yrs. old (12/11/23). Held without bond (1/23/24); Bond denied (1/24/24). Fulton County
Charged (6/17/24) with aggravated assault, possession of dangerous weapon or drugs by inmate & riot in Penal Institution. Bond: Assault $20K, weapon $10K & riot $5K all Surety Bond. Fulton County
Jury Selection on 6/10/25. Jury selected @ sworn in on 6/10/25.
Trial began on 6/11/25.
Judge Kevin Farmer presiding. Fulton County Dep. DA Lauren McAuley. Public defender Smantha Beck.
Case & Court info from 12/11/23 thru 8/13/24 & Jury Selection (6/10/25) & Trial Day 1 (6/11/25) reference post #50 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...death-by-father-january-11-2024.700856/page-3
6/12/25 Thursday, Trial Day 2: State witnesses: Dawn Kamara, McWeay's aunt. Atlanta Police Officer Michael Gaither. James Williams, a Fulton County DFCS case manager. Trial continues on Friday, 6/13/25.
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