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A man kidnapped and raped a 5-year-old Georgia girl. He’s set to be executed tonight
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crime occurred in December 2021, when the girl's mother reported her missing.
A man convicted of a heinous crime in Georgia is set to be executed. Jeremy Williams, 40, was sentenced to death for his role in the death of a 5-year-old girl. The execution is scheduled to take place by lethal injection.
The crime occurred in December 2021, when the girl's mother reported her missing. It was later discovered that the girl had been trafficked to Williams. The details of the case are disturbing and involve sexual acts and strangulation.
Further information about the case is available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the crime and the trial that followed. m. local time.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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