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Body Found in Abandoned Kroger; Man Charged
2 Jun
Summary
- Man's body discovered in an abandoned Kroger by maintenance worker.
- Suspect faces felony charge for concealing death of another.
- Victim identified as James Connell; cause of death unreleased.
On May 22, the body of James Connell, 43, was discovered in an abandoned Kroger on Cobb Parkway SE by a maintenance worker investigating a water leak. Police arrived around 10 a.m. at the grocery store, which had been closed since 2024.
Micah Deangelo Garner, 34, has since been charged with concealing the death of another, a felony, and is held without bail at the Cobb County Jail. He also faces charges for loitering/prowling and providing a false name.
While the victim's cause of death remains undisclosed, authorities are investigating the incident as suspicious. Connell's family described him as a bright, generous, and compassionate individual, urging anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Unit. They expressed support for the ongoing police investigation.
