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Georgia Prison Inmate Kills Kitchen Worker in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Authorities investigate how the inmate obtained a firearm and the nature of his relationship with the victim.

  • Jaydrekus Hart, serving time for manslaughter, shot Aureon Shavea Grace before killing himself.
  • Officials believe Hart and Grace had a personal relationship, though details are unclear.
  • The incident raises serious concerns about security lapses at Smith State Prison.
  • This marks the second killing of a prison staff member at Smith State Prison within a year.
  • Investigations are ongoing to determine how a gun was smuggled into the facility.
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