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New Year's Day Stabbing Claims Life in Marietta
3 Jan
Summary
- A fatal stabbing occurred on New Year's Day at an apartment complex.
- The victim, Jerry Sampson Jr., died from a single stab wound.
- Zuberi A. Douglas faces charges including felony murder.
A fatal stabbing occurred on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, at the Millwood Apartment Complex on Pat Mell Road in Marietta. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing and found Jerry Sampson Jr., 47, suffering from a single stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have identified and apprehended Zuberi A. Douglas, 50, also of Marietta, in connection with the incident. Douglas has been booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center and faces serious charges. These include felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
The Cobb County Police Department is actively investigating the events that led to the fatal stabbing. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Major Crimes Unit at (770) 499-3945. The investigation remains ongoing.
