DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — After more than 20 years, a DeKalb County jury has reached a verdict in the case of a woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son. Teresa Black stood trial for the alleged murder of her son, William Hamilton, whose remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County in 1999. The case remained a mystery until recent developments in 2022.
Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes has been closely following the trial at the DeKalb County Courthouse. On Tuesday, the jury deliberated and came to a decision just after 1:30 p.m. The verdict is set to be revealed and will be covered live on Channel 2 Action News later today at 4:00 p.m.
The jury’s verdict found Black not guilty of felony murder, cruelty to children, and aggravated assault charges. However, they did determine her guilty of concealing her son’s death. The trial sparked a great deal of public interest due to the gravity of the allegations and the passage of time since the incident occurred.
The discovery of Hamilton’s remains six months after his death initially presented a mystery to investigators. It was not until 2022 that a breakthrough in the case led to the identification of the victim and the subsequent arrest and trial of Teresa Black.
The trial proceedings have held the attention of many who followed the case throughout the years. The verdict reached by the jury brings closure to this decades-old cold case. The sentencing phase of the trial will follow, during which Judge’s ruling will determine the consequences for Black’s actions.
As the trial comes to a close, the community awaits the final outcome and seeks justice for William Hamilton. The verdict is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of those involved, and it is hoped that it will provide some measure of closure for the family and community affected by this tragic event.
In summary, a DeKalb County jury has found Teresa Black not guilty of felony murder, cruelty to children, and aggravated assault charges. However, she has been deemed guilty of concealing her son’s death. The trial surrounding the death of 6-year-old William Hamilton, whose remains were found in the woods of DeKalb County more than two decades ago, finally reached a conclusion after years of investigation and speculation. The sentencing phase will determine the consequences of Black’s actions.