63-year-old Horace Gibbs died from strangulation by cellmate Ernest Johnson in Cobb County Jail; Johnson faces felony murder charges.
Horace Gibbs, 63, died in Cobb County Jail, ruled a homicide after being strangled by his cellmate, Ernest Johnson, 52, who faces felony murder charges. Gibbs, arrested for multiple offenses including battery against law enforcement, was held on a $12,500 bond. Johnson was detained for threats and obstruction, with a $6,500 bond. The incident highlights ongoing issues of overcrowding and safety in the Fulton County Jail, prompting calls for new facility funding.
October 05, 2024
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