1 Charged In Man's Death In Vacant Vinings Grocery Store

VININGS, GA — A man is facing charges in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a vacant grocery store, police said Monday.

Cobb County Police have charged Micah Deangelo Garner, 34, in connection with the death of James Connell, 43, the department said.

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Officers accused Garner of hiding Connell's body, which was found at least 10 days after he died, WSB-TV reported, citing an arrest warrant.

Jail records on Monday showed Garner has been incarcerated since May 10 and faces a charge of concealing the death of another.

He is also facing charges of loitering and prowling, as well as giving a false name, address or birthdate to a law enforcement officer, jail records showed.

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Connell was found dead around 10 a.m., May 21, in the closed grocery store in the 3300 block of Cobb Parkway Southeast.

A maintenance worker was checking for a possible water leak when they found Connell's body, police said.

A manner and cause of death were not revealed.

“Our family’s hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a beloved son, brother and uncle," Connell's family told WSB-TV. "James Connell was deeply loved by those who knew him. He was incredibly bright, generous and compassionate, with a big heart that touched many lives."