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Father Charged With Murder in Georgia Infant’s Death After Both Parents Are Arrested

Warrants describe severe head trauma by the father, with investigators reporting recovery from a trash bag.

Overview

  • Clayton County authorities arrested Antonio Pearce and Necolette Pratt after the death of 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt.
  • Pearce faces murder and related counts based on warrants alleging he inflicted substantial head injuries and concealed the body near a fence line at the Riverdale apartment complex.
  • Pratt is charged with being a party to a crime, making false statements, and obstruction, with investigators alleging she helped conceal the baby’s death.
  • Investigators say the infant’s body was found discarded in a trash bag, and a forensic review remains underway.
  • Officials say the child’s twin is now in the custody of Georgia’s Division of Family & Children Services, after the case began with the father’s disputed kidnapping report.