Categories: State & National

Marcus Wellons Executed

For Immediate Release: Marcus Wellons was executed Tuesday evening for 1989 Murder and Rape of Cobb County Girl. The lawfully ordered execution of Marcus A. Wellons for the 1989 murder and rape of 15-year-old India Roberts was carried out Tuesday evening at 11:56 pm at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center in Jackson, Georgia. The sentence was carried out after the United States Supreme Court denied Wellons’ request for a stay of execution just before 10:36 pm.

Staff Writer

Share
Published by
Staff Writer

Recent Posts

Poured for a Purpose at Roo Mountain Vineyards

Poured for a Purpose at Roo Mountain Vineyards is a fundraising event benefiting Habitat for…

2 days ago

HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK

If you’re looking for a pup who greets you with the prettiest smile when you…

2 days ago

Larry’s Body Shop Dedicates New Flagpole to Founders Larry and Joan Watkins

ELLIJAY, Ga. — Larry’s Body Shop honored its founders, Larry and Joan Watkins, with the…

5 days ago

Gilmer County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 6/12 – 6/25/2026

Arrest report provided by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office requested by us. The Georgia Open…

7 days ago

HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK

At just over a year old, Couri has already overcome more than any dog ever…

1 week ago

Investing in the Future of Collision Repair

At Larry’s Body Shop, we’re proud to partner with ICAR and Matco Tools through the…

2 weeks ago