Crime & Safety
1 Dead, 1 Charged In Fatal Marietta Stabbing
A 40-year-old Marietta man died in the Windy Hill Road stabbing, and a 50-year-old Smyrna man was charged in connection with the stabbing.
MARIETTA, GA —A 40-year-old Marietta man was stabbed to death Monday in the 2600 block of Windy Hill Road, Cobb County Police said Tuesday.
The stabbing happened around 3:30 p.m. When officers arrived, police said they found the man with multiple stab wounds.
He was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. The man was identified by police as Herman Robinson.
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Police identified the stabbing suspect as Randy Graham, 50, of Smyrna. Police accused Graham of fleeing the scene after stabbing Robinson.
Hours later, he contacted 911 and surrendered, police said. A motive in the stabbing was not revealed.
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Cobb County Jail records show Graham remained in custody Thursday and was charged on suspicion of murder in commission of a felony, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm/knife during the commission of a crime. He is being held without bond, according to jail records.
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