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Man with History of Stabbings Charged in Beltline Murder
25 Aug
Summary
- Suspect in fatal stabbing has extensive criminal history.
- Probation revocation was sought months before the incident.
- The victim was fatally stabbed in the neck during an argument.
A deadly stabbing incident on the Atlanta Beltline has led to the arrest of Jonathan Hamby, 54, who faces murder charges. The victim, 29-year-old Ramon Harris, was fatally stabbed in the neck following an argument. Hamby has a significant criminal record, with nine arrests in Fulton County since 2011.
Court records from March reveal a petition was filed to revoke Hamby's probation. He was accused of missing mandatory check-ins and failing to complete anger management and mental health evaluations. This is not Hamby's first alleged stabbing; in 2017, he was accused of stabbing another man multiple times, later reaching a plea deal.
In response to the incident, Atlanta Police have increased their presence along the Beltline. Investigators are working to determine the actions taken by the court regarding the probation revocation petition filed earlier this year.
