Can a single act of violence shatter the illusion of safety in a quiet suburban community? The brutal murders of two teenagers behind a Publix grocery store in Roswell, Georgia, on August 1, 2016, irrevocably altered the lives of countless individuals and exposed the chilling potential for darkness lurking beneath the surface of everyday life.
The crime sent shockwaves through the typically tranquil neighborhoods of Roswell, as news spread that Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis, both just 17 years old, had been found dead, victims of a senseless act of violence. The discovery of their bodies behind the Publix, a familiar and often-visited location for local residents, transformed the mundane setting into a haunting reminder of the fragility of life. The ensuing investigation would quickly focus on a young man named Jeffrey Hazelwood, a name that would soon become synonymous with the tragedy.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jeffrey Andrew Hazelwood |
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1996 |
| Age at Time of Murders | 20 years old |
| Hometown | Roswell, Georgia |
| Residence at Time of Arrest | Lived with his maternal grandparents in Roswell, Georgia |
| Victims | Natalie Henderson, 17 Carter Davis, 17 |
| Date of Murders | August 1, 2016 |
| Location of Murders | Behind a Publix grocery store in Roswell, Georgia |
| Charges | 15 charges including murder and aggravated sexual battery |
| Plea | Guilty, but mentally ill, to murder charges |
| Sentence | Life in prison without parole |
| Legal Representation | Brad Gardner (Attorney) |
| Judge | Shawn LaGrua (Fulton County Judge) |
| Mental Health Assessment | Cleared to stand trial by a clinical psychologist |
| Arrest Details | Arrested within 48 hours of the murders. A search warrant was executed at a home in Cobb County, about three miles from the Publix store. |
| Additional Details | Hazelwood was captured on video wearing a mask similar to V for Vendetta. He stalked the victims as they spent time in a parked car outside the Publix grocery store. |
| Reference | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) |
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